BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
T870 NLDMOT history
T870 NLD is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 155,056 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 NLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 NLD was last recorded at 155,056 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,056 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,056 miles
- 2025 – 154,111 miles
- 2023 – 150,747 miles
- 2022 – 148,946 miles
- 2021 – 147,558 miles
- 2019 – 147,140 miles
- 2018 – 146,662 miles
- 2017 – 145,787 miles
- 2016 – 132,334 miles
- 2015 – 119,683 miles
- 2014 – 105,375 miles
- 2013 – 90,925 miles
- 2012 – 78,967 miles
- 2011 – 77,871 miles
- 2009 – 73,764 miles
- 2008 – 71,602 miles
- 2007 – 67,789 miles
- 2006 – 63,337 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,056 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,056 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 155,056 miles
- Test number
- 389202123576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,056 miles (+945)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,056 miles
- Test number
- 789356263168
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,111 miles (+3,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 154,111 miles
- Test number
- 427494423496
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,747 miles (+1,801)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 150,747 miles
- Test number
- 995579631747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,946 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 148,946 miles
- Test number
- 129993086669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,944 miles (+1,386)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,944 miles
- Test number
- 571873253427
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster U/S (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster U/S (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,558 miles (+418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 147,558 miles
- Test number
- 551030939050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,140 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 147,140 miles
- Test number
- 595995058009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,138 miles (+476)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,138 miles
- Test number
- 844143982845
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,662 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 146,662 miles
- Test number
- 170206673684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,660 miles (+873)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,660 miles
- Test number
- 478185986628
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,787 miles (+13,453)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 145,787 miles
- Test number
- 408796875114
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass132,334 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 132,334 miles
- Test number
- 667433411359
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light has bulbs inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail132,333 miles (+12,650)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,333 miles
- Test number
- 576500606245
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised, on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised, on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light has bulbs inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass119,683 miles (+120)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 119,683 miles
- Test number
- 297055045429
- NoteOil leak
Fail119,563 miles (+14,188)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,563 miles
- Test number
- 275870345474
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,375 miles (+14,450)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 105,375 miles
- Test number
- 886096744114
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail90,925 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,925 miles
- Test number
- 295488833143
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Pass90,925 miles (+11,958)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,925 miles
- Test number
- 925368033139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,967 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 78,967 miles
- Test number
- 155185922169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,871 miles (+4,107)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 317345031067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHeadlamp aims borderline.
Pass73,764 miles (+2,162)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 73,764 miles
- Test number
- 443123059281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,602 miles (+3,813)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 403229948168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,789 miles (+4,452)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 67,789 miles
- Test number
- 401113927121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,337 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,337 miles
- Test number
- 100011786408
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUeven wear in off side front tyre only just legal
- NoteWear in off side rack
Pass63,337 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,337 miles
- Test number
- 510011186012
- NoteUeven wear in off side front tyre only just legal
- NoteWear in off side rack
Questions about T870 NLD
- Does T870 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 NLD is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T870 NLD?
- The MOT on T870 NLD is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T870 NLD done?
- T870 NLD was recorded at 155,056 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
- Has T870 NLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 NLD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T870 NLD 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 T870 NLD find?
- T870 NLD passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point; oil leak, but not excessive.
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