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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T72 SPHMOT history

T72 SPH is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,012 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 SPH was last recorded at 85,012 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,882 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,012 miles
  • 2025 – 84,882 miles
  • 2024 – 84,745 miles
  • 2023 – 84,637 miles
  • 2022 – 84,545 miles
  • 2021 – 84,186 miles
  • 2020 – 83,481 miles
  • 2019 – 82,527 miles
  • 2018 – 80,345 miles
  • 2016 – 77,315 miles
  • 2010 – 74,434 miles
  • 2008 – 70,156 miles
  • 2007 – 64,968 miles
  • 2006 – 57,680 miles
  • 2005 – 51,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,012 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Drivers seat base loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,012 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,012 miles
    Test number
    899636001787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass84,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    403003370424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail84,882 miles (+137)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    799867912736
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass84,745 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,745 miles
    Test number
    246372510202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base loose

  5. Fail84,742 miles (+105)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    187356254735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base loose

  6. Pass84,637 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    627179688903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat loose

  7. Pass84,545 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,545 miles
    Test number
    636999045816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,186 miles (+705)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,186 miles
    Test number
    975993992707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass83,481 miles (+954)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    128652790673
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass82,527 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    310949032809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,345 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,345 miles
    Test number
    599608068056
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail80,342 miles (+3,027)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    252207297538
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    283226899087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail77,315 miles (+2,881)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    709459265302
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass74,434 miles (+4,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    534642440091
    • NoteN/s/f tyre leaking and under inflated

  16. Pass70,156 miles (+5,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    851606428358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,968 miles (+7,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    924368137359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass57,680 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    482965726467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,426 miles
    Test number
    434517746032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 SPH

Does T72 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T72 SPH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T72 SPH?
The MOT on T72 SPH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T72 SPH done?
T72 SPH was recorded at 85,012 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has T72 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 SPH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T72 SPH 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 T72 SPH find?
T72 SPH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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