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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T790 SFSMOT history

T790 SFS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,224 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 SFS
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T790 SFS was last recorded at 154,224 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,000 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,224 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,224 miles
  • 2023 – 148,404 miles
  • 2022 – 140,612 miles
  • 2021 – 136,104 miles
  • 2020 – 136,064 miles
  • 2019 – 131,793 miles
  • 2018 – 131,350 miles
  • 2017 – 131,095 miles
  • 2016 – 124,927 miles
  • 2015 – 118,581 miles
  • 2014 – 117,407 miles
  • 2013 – 116,002 miles
  • 2012 – 109,852 miles
  • 2011 – 100,373 miles
  • 2010 – 86,962 miles
  • 2009 – 73,059 miles
  • 2008 – 68,013 miles
  • 2007 – 65,104 miles
  • 2006 – 60,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,224 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Genral rustting (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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, 2022–2025

  • Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust corroded but not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,224 miles (+2,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,224 miles
    Test number
    684771579495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Genral rustting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass152,000 miles (+3,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    458676124182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPROPSHAFT BEARING WORN
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded but not blowing

  3. Pass148,404 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,404 miles
    Test number
    323333702587
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded but not blowing

  4. Pass146,068 miles (+5,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,068 miles
    Test number
    655505677174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,612 miles (+4,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,612 miles
    Test number
    234013097506
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,104 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    697996576927
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not blowing

  7. Fail136,064 miles (+4,271)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    634864832127
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth aims cloudy

  8. Pass131,793 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,793 miles
    Test number
    853239264174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,350 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,350 miles
    Test number
    373871303946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,095 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,095 miles
    Test number
    607268107104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,927 miles
    Test number
    141043225279
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just nmet requirements

  12. Fail124,927 miles (+6,346)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,927 miles
    Test number
    224452289424
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just nmet requirements

  13. Pass118,581 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    918207245116
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake imbalances

  14. Fail118,581 miles (+1,174)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    926347145177
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake imbalances

  15. Pass117,407 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,407 miles
    Test number
    426242774141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,380 miles (+1,378)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,380 miles
    Test number
    238604844148
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass116,002 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,002 miles
    Test number
    245464943494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,852 miles (+9,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,852 miles
    Test number
    946487502146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,373 miles (+13,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,373 miles
    Test number
    825348411149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,962 miles (+13,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    102569290099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    464770079068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,059 miles (+5,046)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    111548069029
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass68,013 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,013 miles
    Test number
    570621768068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,104 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    870019067059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,844 miles
    Test number
    832768366007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T790 SFS

Does T790 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T790 SFS is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T790 SFS?
The MOT on T790 SFS is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T790 SFS done?
T790 SFS was recorded at 154,224 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has T790 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 SFS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T790 SFS 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 T790 SFS find?
T790 SFS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases genral rustting; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both.

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