BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T996 SWJMOT history
T996 SWJ is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,306 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T996 SWJ
- 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
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T996 SWJ was last recorded at 90,306 miles on 30 May 2026, 2,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,064 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,242 miles
- Average per year
- 1,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,306 miles
- 2025 – 88,064 miles
- 2024 – 87,301 miles
- 2021 – 85,299 miles
- 2020 – 85,103 miles
- 2019 – 84,907 miles
- 2018 – 83,667 miles
- 2017 – 82,487 miles
- 2016 – 80,991 miles
- 2015 – 80,340 miles
- 2014 – 79,238 miles
- 2013 – 77,543 miles
- 2012 – 74,995 miles
- 2011 – 71,050 miles
- 2010 – 67,653 miles
- 2009 – 64,367 miles
- 2008 – 62,017 miles
- 2007 – 59,046 miles
- 2006 – 57,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,306 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,306 miles (+2,242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,306 miles
- Test number
- 508432410214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,064 miles (+763)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,064 miles
- Test number
- 905438619988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,301 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 87,301 miles
- Test number
- 170284787978
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 218647391478
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 516206355067
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,299 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 85,299 miles
- Test number
- 202813805168
- 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))
Fail85,293 miles (+190)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,293 miles
- Test number
- 138055263838
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass85,103 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 85,103 miles
- Test number
- 384403499354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,907 miles (+1,240)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,907 miles
- Test number
- 725309274663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,667 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,667 miles
- Test number
- 604956879628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,487 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,487 miles
- Test number
- 160261440455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,991 miles (+651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,991 miles
- Test number
- 194869431414
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass80,340 miles (+1,102)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 80,340 miles
- Test number
- 445447215114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,238 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,238 miles
- Test number
- 359118044106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,237 miles (+1,694)9 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,237 miles
- Test number
- 778817734103
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,543 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 318275673011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail77,543 miles (+2,548)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 376155173077
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,995 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,995 miles
- Test number
- 927717572090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,050 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,050 miles
- Test number
- 477655871077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,653 miles (+15)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 67,653 miles
- Test number
- 723256770016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn low inside edge
Fail67,638 miles (+3,271)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,638 miles
- Test number
- 651735870082
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn low inside edge
Pass64,367 miles (+2,350)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 64,367 miles
- Test number
- 882509159036
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass62,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 62,017 miles
- Test number
- 481013258077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,017 miles (+2,971)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,017 miles
- Test number
- 723262858072
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass59,046 miles (+1,188)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,046 miles
- Test number
- 861825977003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 57,858 miles
- Test number
- 272884776489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,858 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,858 miles
- Test number
- 814294076144
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Questions about T996 SWJ
- Does T996 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 SWJ is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T996 SWJ?
- The MOT on T996 SWJ is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T996 SWJ done?
- T996 SWJ was recorded at 90,306 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 1,628 miles a year.
- Has T996 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T996 SWJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T996 SWJ 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 T996 SWJ find?
- T996 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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