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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T890 SBVMOT history

T890 SBV is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
53,629 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 SBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T890 SBV was last recorded at 53,629 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2008: 28,379 miles, lower than 28,492 miles on 26 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,170 miles · 6 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,629 miles
  • 2022 – 53,170 miles
  • 2019 – 52,956 miles
  • 2018 – 50,823 miles
  • 2017 – 46,459 miles
  • 2016 – 43,520 miles
  • 2015 – 39,746 miles
  • 2014 – 36,123 miles
  • 2013 – 31,790 miles
  • 2012 – 31,760 miles
  • 2011 – 29,823 miles
  • 2010 – 29,486 miles
  • 2009 – 28,900 miles
  • 2008 – 28,379 miles
  • 2007 – 28,492 miles
  • 2006 – 27,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,629 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,629 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    4603020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,170 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    494769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,956 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    21567325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,823 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    19541206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    807594395608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,459 miles (+2,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    343905423937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass43,520 miles (+3,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    692572617348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass39,746 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    869958985140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  9. Fail39,746 miles (+3,623)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    267568685483
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass36,123 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,123 miles
    Test number
    779318774186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass31,790 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,790 miles
    Test number
    275777573462
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass31,760 miles (+1,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,760 miles
    Test number
    386090132200
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriated

  13. Pass29,823 miles (+337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    175900701213
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre wall

  14. Pass29,486 miles (+586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    512922500284
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  15. Pass28,900 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    822272589106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,379 miles (-113)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    794590918239
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

  17. Pass28,492 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,492 miles
    Test number
    210526917463
    • 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)

  18. Pass27,399 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,399 miles
    Test number
    761124216176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about T890 SBV

Does T890 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T890 SBV expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T890 SBV?
The MOT on T890 SBV expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T890 SBV done?
T890 SBV was recorded at 53,629 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has T890 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 SBV has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T890 SBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T890 SBV find?
T890 SBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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