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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T972 BTRMOT history

T972 BTR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 79,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,181 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 BTR was last recorded at 79,181 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,156 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,181 miles
  • 2025 – 78,530 miles
  • 2024 – 77,027 miles
  • 2023 – 75,575 miles
  • 2022 – 74,114 miles
  • 2021 – 72,615 miles
  • 2020 – 71,931 miles
  • 2019 – 70,104 miles
  • 2018 – 67,966 miles
  • 2017 – 66,116 miles
  • 2016 – 63,888 miles
  • 2015 – 62,264 miles
  • 2014 – 59,809 miles
  • 2013 – 57,320 miles
  • 2012 – 54,972 miles
  • 2011 – 52,062 miles
  • 2010 – 48,668 miles
  • 2009 – 45,388 miles
  • 2008 – 42,407 miles
  • 2007 – 38,573 miles
  • 2005 – 34,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,181 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,181 miles
    Test number
    828095486981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail79,156 miles (+626)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    667917020000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass78,530 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    608707946098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,524 miles (+1,497)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    686021558784
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,027 miles (+1,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    356462868501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,575 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    778041543704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,114 miles (+1,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    755781104396
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass72,615 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    958930057004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail72,554 miles (+623)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    662117436873
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass71,931 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    992830989201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,104 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    823389259878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,966 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    492147408058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,934 miles (+1,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    324190210750
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass66,116 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    329550627982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail66,095 miles (+2,207)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    806328018468
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,888 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    628392311762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,878 miles (+1,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,878 miles
    Test number
    811796243115
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass62,264 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    319422295050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,235 miles (+2,426)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    995688075018
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,809 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    849201574044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,320 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,320 miles
    Test number
    238198773064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSrs lamp indicating a fault

  22. Fail57,315 miles (+2,343)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    929747373056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSrs lamp indicating a fault

  23. Pass54,972 miles (+2,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    627119172059
    • NoteSrs lamp indicating a fault

  24. Pass52,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    285708971034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,062 miles (+3,394)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    648517071038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass48,668 miles (+3,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    333576870099
    • NoteSrs lamp indicating a fault

  27. Pass45,388 miles (+51)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    752624289076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs have advanced wear
    • NoteSrs lamp indicating a fault

  28. Fail45,337 miles (+2,930)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    682829379055
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs have advanced wear
    • NoteSrs lamp indicating a fault

  29. Pass42,407 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    144276588467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSrs warning lamp indicating a fault

  30. Fail42,380 miles (+3,807)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    104658878069
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSrs warning lamp indicating a fault

  31. Pass38,573 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    664680787068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,330 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    243437845349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail34,318 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    104476645322
    • 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)

Questions about T972 BTR

Does T972 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T972 BTR is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T972 BTR?
The MOT on T972 BTR is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T972 BTR done?
T972 BTR was recorded at 79,181 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
Has T972 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 BTR has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T972 BTR 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 T972 BTR find?
T972 BTR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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