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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T818 BBKMOT history

T818 BBK is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,267 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 BBK
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 BBK was last recorded at 65,267 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,220 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
2,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,267 miles
  • 2024 – 63,551 miles
  • 2023 – 61,984 miles
  • 2022 – 59,696 miles
  • 2020 – 57,489 miles
  • 2019 – 53,427 miles
  • 2018 – 50,024 miles
  • 2017 – 47,094 miles
  • 2016 – 45,013 miles
  • 2015 – 43,287 miles
  • 2014 – 41,400 miles
  • 2013 – 39,281 miles
  • 2012 – 36,461 miles
  • 2011 – 34,928 miles
  • 2010 – 33,578 miles
  • 2009 – 32,293 miles
  • 2008 – 30,254 miles
  • 2007 – 28,308 miles
  • 2006 – 26,535 miles
  • 2005 – 24,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,267 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPark brake has long travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,267 miles (+47)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    305467461149
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail65,220 miles (+1,669)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    260447641325
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both OSF NSF (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass63,551 miles (+1,567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,551 miles
    Test number
    750414382709
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower arm ball joint dust cover/rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body x brace corroded

  4. Pass61,984 miles (+2,288)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    696102286222
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,696 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,696 miles
    Test number
    451023667965
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail59,696 miles (+2,207)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,696 miles
    Test number
    585318886598
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    670969595156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail57,489 miles (+4,062)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    868468109954
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,427 miles (+3,403)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    690960559948
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

  10. Pass50,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    620354505125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail50,024 miles (+2,930)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    871025255214
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass47,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,094 miles
    Test number
    416450370459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail47,094 miles (+2,081)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,094 miles
    Test number
    589502374500
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,013 miles (+1,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    393152651308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass43,287 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    834740614508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,400 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    309995074424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail41,400 miles (+2,119)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    968685874221
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass39,281 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,281 miles
    Test number
    926433073274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,461 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    877008962238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass34,928 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    495877671244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass33,578 miles (+1,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    313082370490
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in tread

  22. Pass32,293 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,293 miles
    Test number
    450012079231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,254 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    663246978269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,308 miles (+1,773)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    314494277494
    • NoteCovers over both door sills and front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection
    • NoteSlight perishing to nearside front tyre side wall and tread

  25. Pass26,535 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    473396776264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    612952075278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 BBK

Does T818 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 BBK is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T818 BBK?
The MOT on T818 BBK is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T818 BBK done?
T818 BBK was recorded at 65,267 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,004 miles a year.
Has T818 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 BBK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T818 BBK 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 T818 BBK find?
T818 BBK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both osf nsf; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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