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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

J9 BARMOT history

J9 BAR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

J9 BAR silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,479 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BAR was last recorded at 85,479 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,921 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,558 miles
Average per year
3,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,479 miles
  • 2025 – 82,921 miles
  • 2024 – 78,985 miles
  • 2023 – 74,716 miles
  • 2022 – 72,565 miles
  • 2021 – 68,971 miles
  • 2020 – 65,954 miles
  • 2019 – 64,327 miles
  • 2018 – 61,822 miles
  • 2017 – 58,855 miles
  • 2016 – 55,857 miles
  • 2015 – 53,247 miles
  • 2014 – 48,643 miles
  • 2013 – 44,722 miles
  • 2012 – 40,308 miles
  • 2011 – 35,293 miles
  • 2010 – 30,576 miles
  • 2009 – 25,297 miles
  • 2008 – 20,675 miles
  • 2007 – 16,302 miles
  • 2006 – 15,908 miles
  • 2005 – 14,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,479 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside and offside front tyres have slight tread damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,479 miles (+2,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,479 miles
    Test number
    838061897828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,921 miles (+37)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    980665456953
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,884 miles (+3,899)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    479562309641
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    521556892191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,985 miles (+4,269)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    631012563955
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,716 miles (+2,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    558098975213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,565 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    919391911089
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres have slight tread damage

  8. Fail72,536 miles (+3,565)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    459177988776
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres have slight tread damage

  9. Pass68,971 miles (+3,017)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    101440304340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,954 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    657507735333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,949 miles (+1,622)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,949 miles
    Test number
    743568970744
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,327 miles (+2,505)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    709478275300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass61,822 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,822 miles
    Test number
    386475010028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    159431735556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,855 miles (+2,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    592934844297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass55,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    747252251540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,857 miles (+2,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    988981007130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass53,247 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    416205075086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,643 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    608509364010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,722 miles (+4,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    445087773083
    • NoteEngine light on

  21. Pass40,308 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    926859672068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,293 miles (+4,717)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    716013461098
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear, quite worn

  23. Pass30,576 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    270997070029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,297 miles (+4,622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    572993789016
    • NoteOffside washer jet, not working

  25. Pass20,675 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,675 miles
    Test number
    902457678035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,302 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    614088507184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,908 miles (+1,414)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    230055336287
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Pass14,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    14,494 miles
    Test number
    302342675158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BAR

Does J9 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BAR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 BAR?
The MOT on J9 BAR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BAR done?
J9 BAR was recorded at 85,479 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
Has J9 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BAR has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 BAR 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 J9 BAR find?
J9 BAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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