BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
AEJ 539MOT history
AEJ 539 is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 52,562 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AEJ 539
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AEJ 539 was last recorded at 52,562 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 52,553 miles · 27 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 1,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,562 miles
- 2025 – 51,703 miles
- 2024 – 51,572 miles
- 2023 – 50,763 miles
- 2022 – 50,167 miles
- 2021 – 49,420 miles
- 2020 – 49,107 miles
- 2019 – 48,230 miles
- 2018 – 47,666 miles
- 2017 – 46,714 miles
- 2016 – 45,408 miles
- 2015 – 43,672 miles
- 2014 – 42,362 miles
- 2013 – 41,278 miles
- 2012 – 40,276 miles
- 2011 – 38,911 miles
- 2010 – 36,257 miles
- 2009 – 34,410 miles
- 2008 – 32,700 miles
- 2007 – 29,229 miles
- 2006 – 25,055 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,562 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Corrosion on front and rear suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,562 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 52,562 miles
- Test number
- 696111190635
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail52,553 miles (+850)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,553 miles
- Test number
- 597350103944
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,703 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 51,703 miles
- Test number
- 672775947239
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail51,682 miles (+110)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,682 miles
- Test number
- 261016393803
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,572 miles (+809)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 51,572 miles
- Test number
- 589890440144
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,763 miles (+596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 50,763 miles
- Test number
- 688491206693
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,167 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 50,167 miles
- Test number
- 945450821411
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail50,158 miles (+738)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,158 miles
- Test number
- 274985501386
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,420 miles (+313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,420 miles
- Test number
- 877226197571
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components
Pass49,107 miles (+877)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,107 miles
- Test number
- 664486583668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components
Pass48,230 miles (+564)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 48,230 miles
- Test number
- 700631635344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on suspension componets
Pass47,666 miles (+952)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 47,666 miles
- Test number
- 996601299294
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass46,714 miles (+1,306)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 46,714 miles
- Test number
- 737590400588
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to sill
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)
Pass45,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,408 miles
- Test number
- 633662027773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,408 miles (+1,736)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,408 miles
- Test number
- 435574161769
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake wear indicator lamp on
Pass43,672 miles (+1,310)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,672 miles
- Test number
- 999883125039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,362 miles (+1,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,362 miles
- Test number
- 876050924069
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass41,278 miles (+1,002)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,278 miles
- Test number
- 827272523071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,276 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 40,276 miles
- Test number
- 497967522029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,266 miles (+1,355)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,266 miles
- Test number
- 425013522040
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,911 miles (+2,654)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 38,911 miles
- Test number
- 416057021006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,257 miles (+1,847)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,257 miles
- Test number
- 224506920091
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,410 miles (+1,710)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 34,410 miles
- Test number
- 664329429029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,700 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,700 miles
- Test number
- 743919828041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,229 miles (+4,174)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 29,229 miles
- Test number
- 384281017037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 25,055 miles
- Test number
- 490880326079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AEJ 539
- What vehicle is registration AEJ 539 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AEJ 539 on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 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 AEJ 539 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AEJ 539 is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AEJ 539?
- The MOT on AEJ 539 is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AEJ 539 done?
- AEJ 539 was recorded at 52,562 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
- Has AEJ 539 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AEJ 539 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on AEJ 539 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 AEJ 539 find?
- AEJ 539 passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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