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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T8 YHMMOT history

T8 YHM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,934 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 YHM
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 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 YHM was last recorded at 108,934 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,593 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,934 miles
  • 2025 – 107,593 miles
  • 2024 – 107,076 miles
  • 2022 – 106,192 miles
  • 2021 – 105,285 miles
  • 2020 – 103,981 miles
  • 2019 – 102,454 miles
  • 2018 – 101,377 miles
  • 2017 – 99,907 miles
  • 2016 – 98,645 miles
  • 2015 – 97,029 miles
  • 2014 – 95,023 miles
  • 2013 – 93,948 miles
  • 2012 – 85,453 miles
  • 2011 – 76,173 miles
  • 2010 – 66,957 miles
  • 2009 – 58,737 miles
  • 2008 – 50,654 miles
  • 2007 – 40,696 miles
  • 2006 – 31,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,934 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,934 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,934 miles
    Test number
    203270965332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,593 miles (+517)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,593 miles
    Test number
    303458755150
    • AdvisoryCross frame that holds undertray slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake Cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the both Rear trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff bush - starting to perish
    • AdvisoryTank Strap Corroded

  3. Pass107,076 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    223569599819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,192 miles (+907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,192 miles
    Test number
    692694961929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm and chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm and chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,285 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    674676345231
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail105,283 miles (+1,302)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,283 miles
    Test number
    550006802312
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,981 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,981 miles
    Test number
    124816212487
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,980 miles (+1,526)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,980 miles
    Test number
    944537430108
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    200407464155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail102,454 miles (+1,077)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    515657429703
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,377 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,377 miles
    Test number
    128399631884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,907 miles
    Test number
    926673201165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,907 miles (+1,262)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,907 miles
    Test number
    571287020293
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass98,645 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    776563609573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    176650775093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,029 miles (+2,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    289760975016
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass95,023 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    288869134232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail95,023 miles (+1,075)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    565729334242
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass93,948 miles (+8,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,948 miles
    Test number
    206602543253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass85,453 miles (+9,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    865766712268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass76,173 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    267876111223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,957 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    224161060134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,737 miles (+174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    522201469100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt guide insecure.

  24. Fail58,563 miles (+7,909)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    260926759152
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt guide insecure.

  25. Pass50,654 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,654 miles
    Test number
    143118358101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,696 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    542928167008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    971389166071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,779 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    832198466085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 YHM

Does T8 YHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 YHM is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 YHM?
The MOT on T8 YHM is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 YHM done?
T8 YHM was recorded at 108,934 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has T8 YHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 YHM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T8 YHM 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 T8 YHM find?
T8 YHM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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