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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T96 SPJMOT history

T96 SPJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,224 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 SPJ
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 SPJ was last recorded at 69,224 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,081 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,143 miles
Average per year
612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,224 miles
  • 2024 – 66,081 miles
  • 2023 – 65,945 miles
  • 2022 – 65,597 miles
  • 2021 – 60,945 miles
  • 2019 – 58,998 miles
  • 2013 – 58,983 miles
  • 2012 – 58,867 miles
  • 2011 – 58,723 miles
  • 2010 – 58,462 miles
  • 2009 – 58,272 miles
  • 2008 – 58,007 miles
  • 2007 – 57,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,224 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Wipers deteriating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,224 miles (+3,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    431771161533
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass66,081 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    783902271991
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass65,945 miles (+348)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    936366336919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass65,597 miles (+4,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    400459477314
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  5. Pass60,945 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    579863036373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriating
  6. Fail60,943 miles (+1,945)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    468156149169
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriating
  7. Pass58,998 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,998 miles
    Test number
    341593653731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,983 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    477055833033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass58,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,867 miles
    Test number
    819308232031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,896 miles (+173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,896 miles
    Test number
    368118732050
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  11. Pass58,723 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,723 miles
    Test number
    555075831065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,462 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,462 miles
    Test number
    420704630082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,272 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    271764029060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,007 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    870193638003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    844859427032
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T96 SPJ

Does T96 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T96 SPJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T96 SPJ?
The MOT on T96 SPJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T96 SPJ done?
T96 SPJ was recorded at 69,224 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 612 miles a year.
Has T96 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 SPJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T96 SPJ 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 T96 SPJ find?
T96 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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