BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T961 BSOMOT history
T961 BSO is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,264 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 99,264 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T961 BSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T961 BSO was last recorded at 99,264 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,243 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 3,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,264 miles
- 2025 – 98,505 miles
- 2018 – 97,802 miles
- 2017 – 97,243 miles
- 2016 – 94,614 miles
- 2015 – 88,147 miles
- 2014 – 81,797 miles
- 2013 – 73,897 miles
- 2012 – 62,737 miles
- 2011 – 55,154 miles
- 2010 – 42,339 miles
- 2009 – 37,168 miles
- 2007 – 33,265 miles
- 2005 – 27,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,264 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,264 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 99,264 miles
- Test number
- 192104192670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,243 miles (+738)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,243 miles
- Test number
- 562391346010
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
Pass98,505 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,505 miles
- Test number
- 613372916765
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,499 miles (+697)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,499 miles
- Test number
- 595026565399
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,802 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 97,802 miles
- Test number
- 808234871294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,790 miles (+547)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,790 miles
- Test number
- 964179811226
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass97,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,243 miles
- Test number
- 978626940241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,243 miles (+2,629)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,243 miles
- Test number
- 580919363644
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass94,614 miles (+6,467)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 94,614 miles
- Test number
- 155007553467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,147 miles (+6,350)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,147 miles
- Test number
- 811452199468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,797 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,797 miles
- Test number
- 976070204371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,897 miles (+11,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,897 miles
- Test number
- 477856393240
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,737 miles (+7,583)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 62,737 miles
- Test number
- 687275602311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,154 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 55,154 miles
- Test number
- 185705631361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,134 miles (+12,795)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,134 miles
- Test number
- 439544131428
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass42,339 miles (+55)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 42,339 miles
- Test number
- 154784010378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wall slightly deteriorated
Fail42,284 miles (+5,116)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,284 miles
- Test number
- 262569500328
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wall slightly deteriorated
Pass37,168 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 37,168 miles
- Test number
- 604492009280
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,265 miles (+5,972)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,265 miles
- Test number
- 151291777426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,293 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 27,293 miles
- Test number
- 181815995218
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteBOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEARING VIEW
- NoteIMBALANCED REAR PARK BRAKE OPERATION (OFFSIDE REAR LOW)
Fail27,293 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,293 miles
- Test number
- 652845295286
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteBOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEARING VIEW
- NoteIMBALANCED REAR PARK BRAKE OPERATION (OFFSIDE REAR LOW)
Questions about T961 BSO
- Does T961 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T961 BSO is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T961 BSO?
- The MOT on T961 BSO is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T961 BSO done?
- T961 BSO was recorded at 99,264 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
- Has T961 BSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T961 BSO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T961 BSO 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 T961 BSO find?
- T961 BSO passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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