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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T896 TCFMOT history

T896 TCF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,918 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 TCF was last recorded at 66,918 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,851 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,918 miles
  • 2025 – 66,851 miles
  • 2024 – 65,591 miles
  • 2023 – 64,666 miles
  • 2022 – 63,680 miles
  • 2021 – 62,974 miles
  • 2020 – 62,231 miles
  • 2019 – 61,084 miles
  • 2018 – 60,714 miles
  • 2017 – 60,195 miles
  • 2016 – 56,258 miles
  • 2014 – 54,202 miles
  • 2013 – 48,882 miles
  • 2012 – 47,272 miles
  • 2010 – 44,651 miles
  • 2009 – 42,900 miles
  • 2008 – 40,782 miles
  • 2007 – 36,528 miles
  • 2006 – 33,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber upper bump stop deteriorated and weather shield loose.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,918 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    219209891719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber upper bump stop deteriorated and weather shield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass66,851 miles (+1,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    456443052935
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Small section of high level stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting starting to un-bond but no excessive movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on tread and small inner sidewall deformity (bulge). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on rear trailing arm corroding in mounting clip. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight tread perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    831654961469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,591 miles (+925)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    184945945724
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass64,666 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    388593478533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,680 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,680 miles
    Test number
    436922843054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,974 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    491451968469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,231 miles
    Test number
    902074664477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,231 miles (+1,147)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,231 miles
    Test number
    674341490851
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    488614015111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,084 miles (+370)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    242957637416
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass60,714 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    379314244896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,195 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,195 miles
    Test number
    175899191363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,258 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    942325665749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,202 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    998662864163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,882 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    237962853120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,272 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    839083372173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,651 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    284057550088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,900 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,900 miles
    Test number
    343867449077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,782 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    692865538015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,528 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    772234837043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    150175536403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 TCF

Does T896 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T896 TCF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T896 TCF?
The MOT on T896 TCF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T896 TCF done?
T896 TCF was recorded at 66,918 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has T896 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 TCF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T896 TCF 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 T896 TCF find?
T896 TCF passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorber upper bump stop deteriorated and weather shield loose.; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face.

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