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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T874 SPAMOT history

T874 SPA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
123,502 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T874 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T874 SPA was last recorded at 123,502 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,502 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,502 miles
  • 2024 – 123,502 miles
  • 2023 – 123,442 miles
  • 2019 – 123,097 miles
  • 2018 – 122,593 miles
  • 2017 – 122,148 miles
  • 2016 – 121,192 miles
  • 2015 – 120,699 miles
  • 2014 – 119,370 miles
  • 2013 – 118,078 miles
  • 2012 – 116,500 miles
  • 2011 – 106,039 miles
  • 2010 – 91,026 miles
  • 2008 – 89,529 miles
  • 2007 – 81,441 miles
  • 2006 – 69,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,502 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,502 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    698660688856
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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 tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 too hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,502 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    675200729806
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Too Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail123,502 miles (+60)2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    186432048482
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Too Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail123,442 miles (+345)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    566822100855
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,097 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,097 miles
    Test number
    942420489446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,593 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    155819018042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Pass122,148 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    125916297400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,192 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,192 miles
    Test number
    850331178646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    248575915174
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail120,699 miles (+1,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    185833815163
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass119,370 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    507300794029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    389777013120
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  13. Fail118,078 miles (+1,578)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    288356713168
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Pass116,500 miles (+10,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    138062962065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass106,039 miles (+15,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    969872251012
    • 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)

  16. Pass91,026 miles (+1,497)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    313697340022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner wall cracking o/s rear inner tyre wall cracking

  17. Pass89,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,529 miles
    Test number
    844809838314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,529 miles (+8,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,529 miles
    Test number
    400697838405
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,441 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    810017727195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,099 miles (+11,530)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    642012327131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass69,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    281733806057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T874 SPA

Does T874 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T874 SPA expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T874 SPA?
The MOT on T874 SPA expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T874 SPA done?
T874 SPA was recorded at 123,502 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 2,744 miles a year.
Has T874 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T874 SPA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T874 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 T874 SPA find?
T874 SPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 13 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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