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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T68 GBTMOT history

T68 GBT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,320 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 GBT was last recorded at 103,320 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,488 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,832 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,320 miles
  • 2025 – 101,488 miles
  • 2024 – 97,289 miles
  • 2023 – 93,750 miles
  • 2022 – 93,407 miles
  • 2021 – 93,065 miles
  • 2020 – 91,501 miles
  • 2019 – 87,932 miles
  • 2018 – 86,394 miles
  • 2017 – 84,121 miles
  • 2016 – 82,101 miles
  • 2015 – 79,815 miles
  • 2014 – 77,239 miles
  • 2013 – 75,012 miles
  • 2012 – 73,423 miles
  • 2011 – 70,606 miles
  • 2010 – 67,073 miles
  • 2009 – 62,733 miles
  • 2008 – 58,376 miles
  • 2007 – 53,058 miles
  • 2006 – 47,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,320 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,320 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    376756777588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,488 miles (+4,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    187837385101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,289 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    366774338218
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc rusty / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe rusty damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail97,285 miles (+3,535)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    583392598653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc rusty / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe rusty damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass93,750 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    611900276981
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills crusty corrosion to under body

  6. Pass93,407 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    339739424574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,065 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    516122026209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,501 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    177653886885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,490 miles (+3,558)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    176030852686
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,932 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,932 miles
    Test number
    217535196803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,394 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    644082324656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,383 miles (+2,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    616138045695
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,121 miles (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    172580315523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,101 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    795811991873
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Fail82,088 miles (+2,273)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    835642065951
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass79,815 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    777319875028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass77,239 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    548899864050
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail77,237 miles (+2,225)4 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    848236964055
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass75,012 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    316281483062
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Fail74,993 miles (+1,570)4 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    989068573098
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  21. Pass73,423 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    857672472046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass70,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    838980671004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,606 miles (+3,533)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    316649061031
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass67,073 miles (+4,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    534620510156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass62,733 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    374780899014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,376 miles (+5,318)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    190390288079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Note2x front tyres, outer tread wear.

  27. Pass53,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,058 miles
    Test number
    732132097099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,058 miles (+5,963)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,058 miles
    Test number
    561649087040
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass47,095 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    222978686093
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T68 GBT

Does T68 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 GBT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 GBT?
The MOT on T68 GBT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 GBT done?
T68 GBT was recorded at 103,320 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has T68 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 GBT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T68 GBT 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 T68 GBT find?
T68 GBT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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