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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T897 UHHMOT history

T897 UHH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,881 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 UHH
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 UHH was last recorded at 87,881 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,746 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,881 miles
  • 2025 – 87,746 miles
  • 2024 – 87,734 miles
  • 2023 – 87,588 miles
  • 2022 – 87,492 miles
  • 2021 – 87,474 miles
  • 2020 – 87,455 miles
  • 2019 – 87,102 miles
  • 2018 – 85,556 miles
  • 2017 – 85,437 miles
  • 2016 – 85,268 miles
  • 2015 – 81,150 miles
  • 2014 – 76,561 miles
  • 2013 – 71,809 miles
  • 2012 – 67,045 miles
  • 2011 – 61,937 miles
  • 2010 – 53,967 miles
  • 2009 – 45,736 miles
  • 2008 – 41,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,881 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.

  • Rear brake pipes corroded.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside handbrake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,881 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    178172218458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,746 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    285111734754
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,745 miles (+11)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    247594539307
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,734 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    669884592674
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail87,734 miles (+146)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    202024444787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,588 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    210187972717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,492 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    604384724189
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low effort

  8. Fail87,490 miles (+16)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    878139204691
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low effort

  9. Pass87,474 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    711228776218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass87,455 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    462453844822
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryLight scratches to windscreen.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.

  11. Fail87,454 miles (+352)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    990351986318
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryLight scratches to windscreen.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.

  12. Pass87,102 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    752301369673
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.

  13. Fail87,089 miles (+1,533)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,089 miles
    Test number
    511977113010
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.

  14. Pass85,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    810889980339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,556 miles (+119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    226402753638
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass85,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    569130093222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,437 miles (+169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    897082069942
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass85,268 miles (+4,118)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    364724890180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear disc's
    • AdvisoryLow effort o/s/ hand brake
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass81,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    673918879767
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (3.7.B.6b)

  20. Fail81,150 miles (+4,589)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    277073646709
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Pass76,561 miles (+136)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    328585534227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  22. Fail76,425 miles (+4,616)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    215811324223
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  23. Pass71,809 miles (+4,764)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    888336723235
    • NoteAbs light off at time of test.
    • NoteLight scratches to o/s screen
    • NoteO/s washer jet weak.
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake lazy.

  24. Pass67,045 miles (+5,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    299013522216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,937 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    706770831247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,967 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    452550530290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,889 miles (+8,153)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    321725520407
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass45,736 miles (+3,773)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    704315219260
    • NoteFront diff oil leak.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteRear discs are starting to corroide.

  29. Pass41,963 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    101574738208
    • NoteOffside seatbelt guide broken

  30. Fail41,951 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    783345428242
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteOffside seatbelt guide broken

Questions about T897 UHH

Does T897 UHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 UHH is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 UHH?
The MOT on T897 UHH is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 UHH done?
T897 UHH was recorded at 87,881 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has T897 UHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 UHH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T897 UHH 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 T897 UHH find?
T897 UHH passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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