BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
J9 BAWMOT history
J9 BAW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 66,842 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 BAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 BAW was last recorded at 66,842 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,842 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,842 miles
- 2022 – 66,378 miles
- 2021 – 65,777 miles
- 2020 – 64,890 miles
- 2019 – 64,091 miles
- 2018 – 62,244 miles
- 2017 – 60,465 miles
- 2016 – 58,680 miles
- 2015 – 56,612 miles
- 2014 – 55,088 miles
- 2013 – 53,386 miles
- 2012 – 52,439 miles
- 2011 – 50,956 miles
- 2010 – 49,364 miles
- 2009 – 47,935 miles
- 2008 – 46,817 miles
- 2007 – 40,867 miles
- 2006 – 35,821 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,842 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter panel corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Movement in drivers seat runners
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,842 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 66,842 miles
- Test number
- 618753871196
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter panel corroded.
Fail66,842 miles (+464)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,842 miles
- Test number
- 612908309659
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter panel corroded.
Pass66,378 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,378 miles
- Test number
- 915646381616
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryMovement in drivers seat runners
- AdvisoryMovement in passenger seat runners
Fail66,376 miles (+599)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,376 miles
- Test number
- 343340115833
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust fitment allowing exhaust to knock on body
- AdvisoryExhaust internals loose and rattling
- AdvisoryMovement in drivers seat runners
- AdvisoryMovement in passenger seat runners
Pass65,777 miles (+887)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 65,777 miles
- Test number
- 827869834953
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryMovement in both front seat runners
Pass64,890 miles (+799)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 64,890 miles
- Test number
- 516663288719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMovement in drivers seat runners
- AdvisoryMovement in passenger seat runners
Pass64,091 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,091 miles
- Test number
- 855035118374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat slight play base
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight play base
Fail64,091 miles (+1,847)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,091 miles
- Test number
- 484060656289
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat slight play base
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight play base
Pass62,244 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,244 miles
- Test number
- 337151101895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat slight play in base
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight play in base
Fail62,244 miles (+1,779)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,244 miles
- Test number
- 756463597002
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat slight play in base
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight play in base
Pass60,465 miles (+1,785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 60,465 miles
- Test number
- 276755275635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,680 miles (+2,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 58,680 miles
- Test number
- 622361264987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,612 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 56,612 miles
- Test number
- 320257463378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,088 miles (+1,702)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,088 miles
- Test number
- 439010604380
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,386 miles (+947)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,386 miles
- Test number
- 328574303339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,439 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,439 miles
- Test number
- 418296502456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,413 miles (+1,457)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,413 miles
- Test number
- 767115102309
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise wheel alignment check
Pass50,956 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,956 miles
- Test number
- 786291801354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,956 miles (+1,592)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,956 miles
- Test number
- 597421401375
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,364 miles (+1,429)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,364 miles
- Test number
- 303685290475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass47,935 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 47,935 miles
- Test number
- 301056899403
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass46,817 miles (+5,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 46,817 miles
- Test number
- 823330078208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,867 miles (+5,046)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 40,867 miles
- Test number
- 322826447266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,821 miles
- Test number
- 803524946296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 BAW
- Does J9 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BAW is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J9 BAW?
- The MOT on J9 BAW is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 BAW done?
- J9 BAW was recorded at 66,842 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
- Has J9 BAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 BAW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on J9 BAW 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 BAW find?
- J9 BAW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wing corroded; nearside rear quarter panel corroded..
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