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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T975 SCBMOT history

T975 SCB is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
131,555 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T975 SCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T975 SCB was last recorded at 131,555 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,994 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,561 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,555 miles
  • 2024 – 128,994 miles
  • 2023 – 127,069 miles
  • 2022 – 126,068 miles
  • 2016 – 125,020 miles
  • 2015 – 123,575 miles
  • 2013 – 123,189 miles
  • 2012 – 119,535 miles
  • 2011 – 119,485 miles
  • 2010 – 114,124 miles
  • 2009 – 106,720 miles
  • 2008 – 97,265 miles
  • 2007 – 85,687 miles
  • 2006 – 75,464 miles
  • 2005 – 62,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,555 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,555 miles (+2,561)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,555 miles
    Test number
    584703384626
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    269277949409
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central & rear (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail128,994 miles (+1,925)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    989099777799
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central & rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,069 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    717786197498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,068 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,068 miles
    Test number
    403946646666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,020 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    599934218475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,575 miles (+386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,575 miles
    Test number
    629569955125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass123,189 miles (+3,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,189 miles
    Test number
    798941773249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,535 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,535 miles
    Test number
    655662222268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,485 miles
    Test number
    186356631250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,480 miles (+5,356)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,480 miles
    Test number
    715106031288
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass114,124 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,124 miles
    Test number
    692176690130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    951619599143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail106,720 miles (+9,455)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    142119999106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,265 miles (+11,578)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    632726488185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,687 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,687 miles
    Test number
    612259677115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,443 miles (+9,979)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,443 miles
    Test number
    672926577171
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,464 miles (+13,191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    294941886117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,273 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    443376365160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,151 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    982504365125
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T975 SCB

Does T975 SCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T975 SCB expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T975 SCB?
The MOT on T975 SCB expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T975 SCB done?
T975 SCB was recorded at 131,555 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has T975 SCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T975 SCB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T975 SCB 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 T975 SCB find?
T975 SCB failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed overheating; offside front floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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