
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
T866 SPAMOT history
T866 SPA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,900 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 102,900 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,535 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T866 SPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T866 SPA was last recorded at 102,900 miles on 23 May 2024, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,371 miles · 1 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 529 miles
- Average per year
- 3,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 102,900 miles
- 2023 – 102,371 miles
- 2022 – 101,669 miles
- 2021 – 101,160 miles
- 2020 – 100,968 miles
- 2019 – 96,052 miles
- 2018 – 91,941 miles
- 2017 – 88,504 miles
- 2016 – 85,674 miles
- 2015 – 82,576 miles
- 2014 – 79,425 miles
- 2013 – 74,747 miles
- 2012 – 70,143 miles
- 2011 – 65,177 miles
- 2010 – 60,984 miles
- 2009 – 59,964 miles
- 2008 – 52,551 miles
- 2007 – 46,845 miles
- 2006 – 41,282 miles
- 2005 – 35,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail102,900 miles (+529)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,900 miles
- Test number
- 495196557726
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass102,371 miles (+702)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 102,371 miles
- Test number
- 211205061741
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass101,669 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,669 miles
- Test number
- 917365815555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,621 miles (+461)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,621 miles
- Test number
- 542823719384
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,160 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 101,160 miles
- Test number
- 920048254064
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,155 miles (+187)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,155 miles
- Test number
- 131635184497
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,968 miles (+4,916)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 100,968 miles
- Test number
- 181542252802
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion forming
Pass96,052 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 96,052 miles
- Test number
- 300449537872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,035 miles (+4,094)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,035 miles
- Test number
- 633833689881
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,941 miles (+114)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 91,941 miles
- Test number
- 273182699207
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,827 miles (+3,323)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,827 miles
- Test number
- 391003299585
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,504 miles (+2,830)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 88,504 miles
- Test number
- 993883065621
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Pass85,674 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,674 miles
- Test number
- 267557015066
- AdvisoryPad light on wipers poor ns hand brake low play in os rack
Pass82,576 miles (+3,151)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 82,576 miles
- Test number
- 865626425196
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear brake flexi hoses deterated slightly
- NoteRear brake pads low
- NoteWindscreen washers poor
Pass79,425 miles (+4,678)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 177787944130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail74,747 miles1 repaired9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,747 miles
- Test number
- 326471343119
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWindscreen washer poor
Pass74,747 miles (+4,604)9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 74,747 miles
- Test number
- 438241843184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWindscreen washer poor
Pass70,143 miles (+107)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,143 miles
- Test number
- 459604142193
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake lining warning showing on dash
- NoteWiper split nearside front
Fail70,036 miles (+4,859)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,036 miles
- Test number
- 999228632107
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBrake lining warning showing on dash
- NoteWiper split nearside front
Pass65,177 miles (+4,193)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,177 miles
- Test number
- 268140941474
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass60,984 miles (+1,020)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 60,984 miles
- Test number
- 963864740184
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,964 miles (+7,413)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 59,964 miles
- Test number
- 420029949197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate in poor condition
Pass52,551 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 52,551 miles
- Test number
- 511474258151
- NoteFront registration plate stained
- NoteNearside front anti-roll bar link starting to deteriorate
- NoteNearside front strut slight misting of oil
- NoteNearside front tyre very close to inner wheel arch when on left hand lock
Fail52,551 miles (+5,706)2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,551 miles
- Test number
- 751864458143
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteFront registration plate stained
- NoteNearside front anti-roll bar link starting to deteriorate
- NoteNearside front strut slight misting of oil
- NoteNearside front tyre very close to inner wheel arch when on left hand lock
Pass46,845 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 46,845 miles
- Test number
- 920346657109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,814 miles (+5,532)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,814 miles
- Test number
- 452082557134
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteNearside front antiroll bar link bush starting to deteriorate
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge / tread depth 2mm
- NoteScuff marks on mearside inner wing , possible tyre contact under load
Pass41,282 miles (+5,455)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,282 miles
- Test number
- 882672446155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s rear tyre tread cut, inner edge of tread badly worn
Pass35,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 35,827 miles
- Test number
- 291392955445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T866 SPA
- Does T866 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T866 SPA expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T866 SPA?
- The MOT on T866 SPA expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T866 SPA done?
- T866 SPA was recorded at 102,900 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
- Has T866 SPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T866 SPA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T866 SPA 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 T866 SPA find?
- T866 SPA failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached, and 12 more.
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