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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

J9 DOYMOT history

J9 DOY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

J9 DOY blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
55,908 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DOY was last recorded at 55,908 miles on 9 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,908 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,908 miles
  • 2024 – 55,476 miles
  • 2023 – 55,238 miles
  • 2022 – 53,968 miles
  • 2021 – 53,740 miles
  • 2020 – 52,982 miles
  • 2019 – 52,584 miles
  • 2018 – 52,462 miles
  • 2017 – 52,308 miles
  • 2016 – 51,881 miles
  • 2015 – 51,316 miles
  • 2013 – 50,523 miles
  • 2012 – 49,028 miles
  • 2011 – 45,038 miles
  • 2010 – 41,629 miles
  • 2009 – 37,488 miles
  • 2008 – 33,128 miles
  • 2007 – 30,049 miles
  • 2006 – 28,003 miles
  • 2005 – 26,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    644857040989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail55,908 miles (+432)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    939383481705
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,476 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    770111596595
    • AdvisoryAll under body cover in thick black wax oil
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers very perished

  4. Pass55,238 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,238 miles
    Test number
    943384381117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,968 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    808741467689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass53,740 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    739396373754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,982 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    432932193088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,584 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    565086430656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,462 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    886588483947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass52,308 miles (+427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    136502861040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded.

  11. Pass51,881 miles (+565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    699337639504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass51,316 miles (+793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,316 miles
    Test number
    838508705042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,523 miles (+1,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    236272353377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass49,028 miles (+3,990)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    988364332314
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
    • NoteSlight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play/splitting n/s o/s rear outer subframe bushes

  15. Pass45,038 miles (+3,409)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    165952231389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting damaged + insecure
    • NoteN/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting
    • NoteN/s o/s rear exhaust mounting slightly insecure
    • NoteSlight play + splitting n/s o/s rear subframe outer bushes
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

  16. Pass41,629 miles (+4,141)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    474935050348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack o/s inner tie rod end

  17. Pass37,488 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    411470959367
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres 2.0 to 3.0mm

  18. Fail37,488 miles (+4,360)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    961510759346
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres 2.0 to 3.0mm

  19. Pass33,128 miles (+3,079)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,128 miles
    Test number
    952401958351
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSmall chips to front screen
    • NoteVery slight brake pipe corrosion

  20. Pass30,049 miles (+2,046)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,049 miles
    Test number
    570356647339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake pipes

  21. Pass28,003 miles (+1,704)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    902096546302
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber top mountings splitting.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner tie rod joint.

  22. Pass26,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    892205755346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,299 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    973854855396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment out

Questions about J9 DOY

Does J9 DOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DOY is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 DOY?
The MOT on J9 DOY is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 DOY done?
J9 DOY was recorded at 55,908 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 1,453 miles a year.
Has J9 DOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DOY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 DOY 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 DOY find?
J9 DOY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

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