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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T61 SAHMOT history

T61 SAH is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,110 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 SAH was last recorded at 183,110 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 6,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2022: 166,155 miles, lower than 166,156 miles on 2 Mar 2022.

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
176,188 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,922 miles
Average per year
4,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,110 miles
  • 2025 – 176,188 miles
  • 2024 – 168,149 miles
  • 2023 – 167,543 miles
  • 2022 – 166,155 miles
  • 2021 – 165,944 miles
  • 2020 – 165,368 miles
  • 2019 – 165,363 miles
  • 2018 – 164,699 miles
  • 2017 – 163,752 miles
  • 2016 – 162,096 miles
  • 2015 – 160,279 miles
  • 2014 – 158,212 miles
  • 2013 – 155,391 miles
  • 2012 – 153,117 miles
  • 2011 – 147,459 miles
  • 2010 – 139,019 miles
  • 2009 – 128,272 miles
  • 2008 – 118,366 miles
  • 2007 – 109,041 miles
  • 2006 – 100,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,110 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and lower sills

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,110 miles (+6,922)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,110 miles
    Test number
    411225286393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and lower sills

  2. Pass176,188 miles (+8,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,188 miles
    Test number
    127049424634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass168,149 miles (+606)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,149 miles
    Test number
    316052085521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass167,543 miles (+1,388)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,543 miles
    Test number
    646913102028
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass166,155 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,155 miles
    Test number
    490846266616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,156 miles (+212)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,156 miles
    Test number
    516259910167
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass165,944 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    165,944 miles
    Test number
    214180134459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  8. Fail165,944 miles (+576)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,944 miles
    Test number
    727012307135
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  9. Pass165,368 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    165,368 miles
    Test number
    975340968393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    165,363 miles
    Test number
    875836437878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail165,363 miles (+664)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,363 miles
    Test number
    204145161028
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass164,699 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,699 miles
    Test number
    494121283613
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber weak

  13. Fail164,689 miles (+937)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,689 miles
    Test number
    553112483538
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber weak

  14. Pass163,752 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    163,752 miles
    Test number
    509706799477
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  15. Fail163,747 miles (+1,651)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,747 miles
    Test number
    118678210738
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass162,096 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    162,096 miles
    Test number
    246134880022
    • AdvisorySlight blow on rear silencer and corroded

  17. Pass160,279 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    160,279 miles
    Test number
    799792355033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,266 miles (+2,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,266 miles
    Test number
    619930855057
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass158,212 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    158,212 miles
    Test number
    178018644474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass155,391 miles (+2,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    155,391 miles
    Test number
    225483923044
    • NoteAdvise air bag light on
    • NoteAdvise rust treatment brake pipes.rusting

  21. Pass153,117 miles (+5,658)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    153,117 miles
    Test number
    676891732058
    • NoteAdvise exhaust very rusty
    • NoteAdvise o/s and n/s front shocks in poor condition
    • NoteAdvise rust treatment for brake pipes

  22. Pass147,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    147,459 miles
    Test number
    307389431055
    • NoteAdvsie n/s/f lower ball joint has play

  23. Fail147,459 miles (+8,440)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,459 miles
    Test number
    267949831054
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAdvsie n/s/f lower ball joint has play

  24. Pass139,019 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    582020730021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear axle bushes worn

  25. Fail139,019 miles (+10,747)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    171729720037
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear axle bushes worn

  26. Pass128,272 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    102987839052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail128,116 miles (+9,750)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,116 miles
    Test number
    423394839003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass118,366 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    750536938075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass109,041 miles (+85)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    109,041 miles
    Test number
    560798637034
    • NoteBoth front suspesion bushes starting to get weak
    • NoteRear tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

  30. Fail108,956 miles (+8,438)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    952332937072
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth front suspension bushes weak
    • NoteRear tyres worn to approx 2.5mm
    • NoteTyre size is Goodyear 205/60 r15

  31. Pass100,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,518 miles
    Test number
    682349136099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 SAH

Does T61 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 SAH is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 SAH?
The MOT on T61 SAH is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 SAH done?
T61 SAH was recorded at 183,110 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,015 miles a year.
Has T61 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 SAH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T61 SAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T61 SAH find?
T61 SAH passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; general corrosion to underside and lower sills.

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