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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

T887 HGTMOT history

T887 HGT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,373 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T887 HGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T887 HGT was last recorded at 148,373 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,310 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,373 miles
  • 2025 – 146,310 miles
  • 2024 – 140,918 miles
  • 2023 – 131,105 miles
  • 2022 – 122,589 miles
  • 2021 – 121,743 miles
  • 2019 – 120,557 miles
  • 2018 – 119,103 miles
  • 2015 – 118,346 miles
  • 2014 – 114,849 miles
  • 2013 – 110,240 miles
  • 2012 – 106,495 miles
  • 2011 – 101,507 miles
  • 2010 – 97,176 miles
  • 2009 – 96,260 miles
  • 2008 – 91,759 miles
  • 2007 – 89,091 miles
  • 2006 – 80,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,373 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and distorting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,373 miles (+2,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,373 miles
    Test number
    435442887319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and distorting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass146,310 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,310 miles
    Test number
    782244251410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,918 miles
    Test number
    286081918515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,917 miles (+9,812)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    564225668538
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass131,105 miles (+5)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    881118935408
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,100 miles (+8,511)4 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    662888108012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,589 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    508306718402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,743 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,743 miles
    Test number
    644902939532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,741 miles (+1,184)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    885889648330
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,557 miles
    Test number
    242403663734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,557 miles (+1,454)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,557 miles
    Test number
    260316414205
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    718984782644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,102 miles (+756)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,102 miles
    Test number
    807564324209
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Fail118,346 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    287702385459
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass118,346 miles (+3,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    428542085110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass114,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,849 miles
    Test number
    808952784137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail114,848 miles (+4,608)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    247602884179
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass110,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    219536783484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,240 miles (+3,745)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    646604383130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass106,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    155538282135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail106,495 miles (+4,988)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    648756282109
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass101,507 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    456696881115
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass97,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    662281490129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail97,176 miles (+916)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    762411790146
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass96,260 miles (+4,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    272561889466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass91,759 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    900663708100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,091 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,091 miles
    Test number
    962044207149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    180745496008
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

Questions about T887 HGT

Does T887 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T887 HGT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T887 HGT?
The MOT on T887 HGT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T887 HGT done?
T887 HGT was recorded at 148,373 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has T887 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T887 HGT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T887 HGT 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 T887 HGT find?
T887 HGT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted rim; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and distorting inner edge; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, and 1 more.

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