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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T96 BBKMOT history

T96 BBK is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,574 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 BBK
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 BBK was last recorded at 136,574 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2026: 136,574 miles, lower than 156,533 miles on 15 Jul 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,574 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,574 miles
  • 2023 – 136,516 miles
  • 2020 – 135,196 miles
  • 2019 – 133,285 miles
  • 2018 – 129,299 miles
  • 2017 – 124,167 miles
  • 2016 – 123,112 miles
  • 2015 – 118,872 miles
  • 2014 – 114,593 miles
  • 2013 – 110,727 miles
  • 2012 – 105,547 miles
  • 2011 – 98,600 miles
  • 2010 – 92,994 miles
  • 2009 – 87,124 miles
  • 2008 – 79,260 miles
  • 2007 – 70,892 miles
  • 2006 – 62,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,574 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,574 miles
    Test number
    369912201979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail136,574 miles (-19,959)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,574 miles
    Test number
    259502682531
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail156,533 miles (+20,017)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    681989434668
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass136,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,516 miles
    Test number
    804626954615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail136,516 miles (+1,320)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,516 miles
    Test number
    227039744101
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,196 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    135,196 miles
    Test number
    109747096690
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail135,196 miles (+1,911)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,196 miles
    Test number
    249101744688
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass133,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    133,285 miles
    Test number
    666693270544
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail133,285 miles (+3,986)2 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,285 miles
    Test number
    280396671220
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass129,299 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,299 miles
    Test number
    163810839131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,167 miles (+1,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,167 miles
    Test number
    866814362998
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty

  12. Pass123,112 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    521612833098
    • AdvisoryDrivers exterior handle loose but operational
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded by clip (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail123,111 miles (+4,239)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,111 miles
    Test number
    906369183704
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDrivers exterior handle loose but operational
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded by clip (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass118,872 miles (+8)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,872 miles
    Test number
    985626385019
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers door stiff to open from outside

  15. Fail118,864 miles (+4,271)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,864 miles
    Test number
    956595185007
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers door stiff to open from outside

  16. Pass114,593 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    617661594025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail114,506 miles (+3,779)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    329580984080
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass110,727 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,727 miles
    Test number
    688121383080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail110,726 miles (+5,179)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    296130683060
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass105,547 miles (+6,947)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    896533282051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass98,600 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    167924081453
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushs worn

  22. Fail98,521 miles (+5,527)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    216100281025
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushs worn

  23. Pass92,994 miles (+5,870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,994 miles
    Test number
    763748570034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass87,124 miles (+7,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    641315179069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass79,260 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    944870388041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail79,224 miles (+8,332)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,224 miles
    Test number
    254379078090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass70,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,892 miles
    Test number
    750481787007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,892 miles (+8,719)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,892 miles
    Test number
    161291387495
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass62,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    870259476071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T96 BBK

Does T96 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T96 BBK is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T96 BBK?
The MOT on T96 BBK is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T96 BBK done?
T96 BBK was recorded at 136,574 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has T96 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 BBK has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T96 BBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T96 BBK find?
T96 BBK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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