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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T988 RTOMOT history

T988 RTO is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,112 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 RTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 RTO was last recorded at 62,112 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,107 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,112 miles
  • 2025 – 61,543 miles
  • 2023 – 61,171 miles
  • 2022 – 60,859 miles
  • 2021 – 60,531 miles
  • 2020 – 60,452 miles
  • 2019 – 60,342 miles
  • 2018 – 59,637 miles
  • 2017 – 58,247 miles
  • 2016 – 56,836 miles
  • 2015 – 54,712 miles
  • 2014 – 53,508 miles
  • 2013 – 51,861 miles
  • 2012 – 51,842 miles
  • 2011 – 51,615 miles
  • 2010 – 50,769 miles
  • 2008 – 44,716 miles
  • 2007 – 42,945 miles
  • 2006 – 41,085 miles
  • 2005 – 38,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,112 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components also steering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,112 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    733912756838
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,107 miles (+564)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    839399332133
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,543 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    390012518524
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail61,540 miles (+369)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,540 miles
    Test number
    633731862100
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,171 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,171 miles
    Test number
    919902162085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,859 miles (+328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    280133389092
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside track rod ends & lower suspension wishbones corroded but not ecesively

  7. Pass60,531 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    635809161593
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components also steering components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail60,528 miles (+76)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    893106593367
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components also steering components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass60,452 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,452 miles
    Test number
    234481951016
    • AdvisoryMost brake pipes corroding

  10. Fail60,448 miles (+106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    373057434565
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMost brake pipes corroding

  11. Pass60,342 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    756021064896
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass59,637 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    776442323730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    956493916639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,247 miles (+1,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    530582575686
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass56,836 miles (+2,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    460195650145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass54,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    506014605212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail54,712 miles (+1,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    968894505213
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,508 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    236956214266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,861 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    649855603282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,842 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    745526292064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass51,615 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    676551291060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,769 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    584047420064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,765 miles (+6,049)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    993692720025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,716 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    240257218395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,945 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    634141957217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,085 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    744320726294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    830932925252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,900 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    973471825237
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T988 RTO

Does T988 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 RTO is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T988 RTO?
The MOT on T988 RTO is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T988 RTO done?
T988 RTO was recorded at 62,112 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,132 miles a year.
Has T988 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 RTO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T988 RTO 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 T988 RTO find?
T988 RTO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.

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