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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

F7 FJFMOT history

F7 FJF is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

F7 FJF red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
84,540 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 FJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 FJF was last recorded at 84,540 miles on 12 May 2026, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,982 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
558 miles
Average per year
1,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,540 miles
  • 2025 – 83,982 miles
  • 2024 – 82,820 miles
  • 2023 – 81,699 miles
  • 2022 – 81,174 miles
  • 2021 – 79,653 miles
  • 2020 – 77,837 miles
  • 2019 – 75,309 miles
  • 2018 – 73,943 miles
  • 2017 – 72,714 miles
  • 2016 – 71,693 miles
  • 2015 – 70,474 miles
  • 2014 – 69,379 miles
  • 2013 – 68,042 miles
  • 2012 – 67,254 miles
  • 2011 – 66,302 miles
  • 2010 – 62,359 miles
  • 2009 – 57,736 miles
  • 2008 – 54,972 miles
  • 2007 – 49,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,540 miles
  • AdvisoryFront All suspension and steering components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,540 miles (+558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,540 miles
    Test number
    495700173389
    • AdvisoryFront All suspension and steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,982 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    732547261564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,820 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,820 miles
    Test number
    312955167351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,699 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    314854871047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,174 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,174 miles
    Test number
    765899017040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side skirt corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sides skirt corroded

  6. Pass79,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    901321737467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,652 miles (+1,815)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    947303199841
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,837 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    670203881801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail77,835 miles (+2,526)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    244953249754
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear felxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,309 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    924201692294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,943 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    933524196787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    608543560573
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail72,714 miles (+1,021)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    717973986618
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass71,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    919064162312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,693 miles (+1,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    780705044612
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass70,474 miles (+1,095)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    509545805120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inside edge feathered

  17. Fail69,379 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    156424584083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass69,379 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    758524584013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass68,042 miles (+788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    147858093416
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass67,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    617035202125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,252 miles (+950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    576695702146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass66,302 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    625535891093
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY CCORRODED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FASES SLIGHTY CORRODED

  23. Fail66,302 miles (+3,943)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    177179881074
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY CCORRODED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FASES SLIGHTY CORRODED

  24. Pass62,359 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    251389680097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,319 miles (+4,583)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    574425180084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,736 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    614135589037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,713 miles (+2,741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    141224489089
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,972 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    161624698461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,946 miles (+5,386)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,946 miles
    Test number
    592765788049
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass49,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    913836707019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 FJF

Does F7 FJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 FJF is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 FJF?
The MOT on F7 FJF is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 FJF done?
F7 FJF was recorded at 84,540 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,808 miles a year.
Has F7 FJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 FJF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on F7 FJF 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 F7 FJF find?
F7 FJF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front all suspension and steering components corroded; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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