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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

9788 HJMOT history

9788 HJ is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

9788 HJ red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,740 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9788 HJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9788 HJ was last recorded at 82,740 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,582 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
2,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,740 miles
  • 2025 – 82,582 miles
  • 2024 – 82,116 miles
  • 2023 – 81,880 miles
  • 2022 – 81,424 miles
  • 2021 – 80,987 miles
  • 2020 – 80,295 miles
  • 2019 – 78,214 miles
  • 2018 – 75,075 miles
  • 2017 – 72,552 miles
  • 2016 – 72,349 miles
  • 2015 – 72,225 miles
  • 2014 – 71,260 miles
  • 2013 – 69,369 miles
  • 2012 – 66,959 miles
  • 2011 – 63,466 miles
  • 2010 – 60,398 miles
  • 2009 – 54,866 miles
  • 2008 – 53,731 miles
  • 2007 – 44,822 miles
  • 2006 – 35,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,740 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,740 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,740 miles
    Test number
    264561377786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,582 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    822451046291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,116 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,116 miles
    Test number
    658815213825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,880 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    434463971504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,424 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    147376727424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,987 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    226296941650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,295 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,295 miles
    Test number
    463435289028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,214 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    866781144645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,075 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    972042555232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,552 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    392273906263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,349 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,349 miles
    Test number
    308934311499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass72,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    709750800031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower all under body components corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail72,225 miles (+965)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    511030491998
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides worn/corroded across surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower all under body components corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass71,260 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    596216794250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail71,255 miles (+1,886)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    458971494296
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass69,369 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    777175393292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,959 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    385374702395
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres very close to body in full lock

  18. Fail66,959 miles (+3,493)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    728494302364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres very close to body in full lock

  19. Pass63,466 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    295218091258
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail63,466 miles (+3,068)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    308168791494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    882453100319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail60,398 miles (+5,532)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    703192900360
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass54,866 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    564493309377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,965 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,965 miles
    Test number
    603021839116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteGearbox warning lamp illuminated.

  25. Fail53,965 miles (+234)1 dangerous7 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,965 miles
    Test number
    173458629151
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteGearbox warning lamp illuminated.

  26. Pass53,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    912853518118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,731 miles (+8,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    321048398004
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass44,822 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    721956237136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,577 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    741902236158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded

Questions about 9788 HJ

What vehicle is registration 9788 HJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9788 HJ on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9788 HJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9788 HJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9788 HJ?
The MOT on 9788 HJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9788 HJ done?
9788 HJ was recorded at 82,740 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,342 miles a year.
Has 9788 HJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9788 HJ has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on 9788 HJ 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 9788 HJ find?
9788 HJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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