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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T892 TCDMOT history

T892 TCD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
40,909 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T892 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T892 TCD was last recorded at 40,909 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,857 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
1,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,909 miles
  • 2024 – 40,279 miles
  • 2023 – 39,535 miles
  • 2022 – 38,769 miles
  • 2021 – 37,670 miles
  • 2020 – 37,192 miles
  • 2019 – 36,324 miles
  • 2018 – 35,472 miles
  • 2017 – 33,606 miles
  • 2016 – 32,023 miles
  • 2015 – 30,816 miles
  • 2014 – 30,596 miles
  • 2013 – 29,692 miles
  • 2012 – 28,257 miles
  • 2011 – 25,974 miles
  • 2010 – 24,251 miles
  • 2009 – 23,117 miles
  • 2008 – 21,392 miles
  • 2007 – 19,484 miles
  • 2006 – 18,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,909 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also coming loose at nearside end (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,909 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    440614775448
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail40,857 miles (+578)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    216842082045
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,279 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,279 miles
    Test number
    381161918929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,535 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    470856476652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,769 miles (+1,099)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    323938099398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,670 miles (+478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    762955099989
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,192 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    544321557770
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted

  8. Pass36,324 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,324 miles
    Test number
    908080742484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,472 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,472 miles
    Test number
    830038581899
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also coming loose at nearside end (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail35,407 miles (+1,801)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    611513099764
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced very low effort on nearside (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also coming loose at nearside end (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass33,606 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    936654784916
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker/tax disc holder larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen

  12. Pass32,023 miles (+1,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,023 miles
    Test number
    468018205066
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass30,816 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    646967575025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,596 miles (+904)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,596 miles
    Test number
    617627474055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass29,692 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    798407573040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,257 miles (+2,283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    949219172084
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass25,974 miles (+1,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,974 miles
    Test number
    575407971030
    • NoteAll four tyres are heavily perished with cracks appearing in the walls and the tread. Tyres were made in 1998 and have passed their expected life.

  18. Pass24,251 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    930368670015
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass23,117 miles (+1,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,117 miles
    Test number
    422747179043
    • NoteAll four tyres are ten years old and are heavily perished

  20. Pass21,392 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,392 miles
    Test number
    101459178080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,484 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,484 miles
    Test number
    993742177085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,042 miles
    Test number
    564558266058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T892 TCD

Does T892 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T892 TCD is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T892 TCD?
The MOT on T892 TCD is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T892 TCD done?
T892 TCD was recorded at 40,909 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 1,165 miles a year.
Has T892 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T892 TCD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T892 TCD 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 T892 TCD find?
T892 TCD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, and 2 more.

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