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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T876 SMRMOT history

T876 SMR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,558 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T876 SMR
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
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T876 SMR was last recorded at 85,558 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,558 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,558 miles
  • 2025 – 84,690 miles
  • 2016 – 84,485 miles
  • 2015 – 84,194 miles
  • 2014 – 83,704 miles
  • 2013 – 83,176 miles
  • 2012 – 82,424 miles
  • 2011 – 81,060 miles
  • 2010 – 79,660 miles
  • 2009 – 76,313 miles
  • 2008 – 70,670 miles
  • 2007 – 62,546 miles
  • 2006 – 59,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,558 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    562629013921
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail85,558 miles (+868)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    876064645862
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass84,690 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    609787165746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,485 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    348182401803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass84,194 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,194 miles
    Test number
    155694265146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass83,704 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    465114454109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,696 miles (+520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,696 miles
    Test number
    989001954148
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  8. Pass83,176 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    188532253191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,424 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    319668962156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail82,407 miles (+1,347)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,407 miles
    Test number
    507307062178
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,060 miles (+17)14 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    328264161175
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear disks inner surfaces in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front wiper worn slightly

  12. Fail81,043 miles (+1,383)12 failures15 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    967232061170
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear disks inner surfaces in poor condition
    • NoteFront pad wear indicator wires broken
    • NoteFront wheel alingment advised
    • NoteOffside front wiper worn slightly

  13. Pass79,660 miles (+3,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    741730670113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,313 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,313 miles
    Test number
    913687959070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,289 miles (+5,619)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    653552159045
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Fail70,670 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    220297248031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass70,670 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    864327148009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,546 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    384687657048
    • 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)

  19. Fail62,496 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    132099227069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass62,496 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    310689827082
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail62,479 miles (+3,385)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    481138607035
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass59,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    944813006214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T876 SMR

Does T876 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T876 SMR is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T876 SMR?
The MOT on T876 SMR is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T876 SMR done?
T876 SMR was recorded at 85,558 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has T876 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T876 SMR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T876 SMR 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 T876 SMR find?
T876 SMR passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear axle corroded.

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