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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T811 SWPMOT history

T811 SWP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,282 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 SWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 SWP was last recorded at 85,282 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,609 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,282 miles
  • 2025 – 84,609 miles
  • 2024 – 83,923 miles
  • 2023 – 83,229 miles
  • 2022 – 81,719 miles
  • 2021 – 78,980 miles
  • 2019 – 77,284 miles
  • 2018 – 76,094 miles
  • 2016 – 75,839 miles
  • 2015 – 75,801 miles
  • 2014 – 72,402 miles
  • 2013 – 71,001 miles
  • 2012 – 69,959 miles
  • 2011 – 68,433 miles
  • 2010 – 67,279 miles
  • 2009 – 63,824 miles
  • 2008 – 58,457 miles
  • 2007 – 49,438 miles
  • 2006 – 45,659 miles
  • 2005 – 44,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,282 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    324286444744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    142274386429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,609 miles (+686)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    314308932034
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass83,923 miles (+694)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,923 miles
    Test number
    658186640482
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,229 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    495867158694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,210 miles (+1,491)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    914259793962
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass81,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    719010431255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,718 miles (+2,738)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    205785707382
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,980 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    570318142029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,284 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    694479626465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  11. Fail77,282 miles (+1,188)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,282 miles
    Test number
    536481051100
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  12. Pass76,094 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    586662766732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail76,091 miles (+252)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,091 miles
    Test number
    251616739138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass75,839 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    180315707738
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass75,801 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    287343005255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass74,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    285068555020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,538 miles (+2,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    598898055098
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    305954564021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,402 miles (+1,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    719854164005
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass71,001 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    879070533017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,959 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    136671352046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Fail69,959 miles (+1,526)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    385951852031
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass68,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    688093761073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,433 miles (+1,154)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    419471761079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass67,279 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    321843780015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,824 miles (+5,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    763081509245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise replacement of both rear tyres due to perrishing.(no cords exposed)

  27. Pass58,457 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,457 miles
    Test number
    172713108204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,438 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    690306477170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,659 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,659 miles
    Test number
    774617176107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    561534265177
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Questions about T811 SWP

Does T811 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 SWP is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T811 SWP?
The MOT on T811 SWP is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T811 SWP done?
T811 SWP was recorded at 85,282 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has T811 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 SWP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T811 SWP 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 T811 SWP find?
T811 SWP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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