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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

J9 GFTMOT history

J9 GFT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

J9 GFT silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,858 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2021
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 GFT was last recorded at 66,858 miles on 12 Jan 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,858 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 66,858 miles
  • 2019 – 66,162 miles
  • 2018 – 65,812 miles
  • 2017 – 65,386 miles
  • 2016 – 63,992 miles
  • 2015 – 63,658 miles
  • 2014 – 62,885 miles
  • 2013 – 62,268 miles
  • 2012 – 61,178 miles
  • 2011 – 60,002 miles
  • 2010 – 58,388 miles
  • 2009 – 55,267 miles
  • 2008 – 51,705 miles
  • 2007 – 46,927 miles
  • 2006 – 39,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Valve stem slightly damaged All perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    228623149108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read4 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988415977200
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All perished (5.2.3 (j))

  3. PassMileage not read11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    583654985287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

  4. FailMileage not read2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    489395413992
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

  5. PassMileage not read14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    494371354491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    289634823674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

  7. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    389351633533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all cracking and perished (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass66,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    838748372686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail66,858 miles (+696)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    379325775617
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass66,162 miles (+350)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    256538770522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 - deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass65,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    325873213190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper stop light has been permanently disconnected

  12. Fail65,812 miles (+426)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    797844150823
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,386 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    173444991961
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have corrosion on surfaces

  14. Pass63,992 miles (+334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    136862218081
    • AdvisoryFront both 225-50-16 tyres cracking dot code 06
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking dot code 07

  15. Fail63,658 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    295011885160
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise all 4 225-50-16 tyres cracking

  16. Pass63,658 miles (+773)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    685851585146
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise all 4 225-50-16 tyres cracking

  17. Pass62,885 miles (+617)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,885 miles
    Test number
    227267344197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking no cords
    • NoteRear tryes cracking no cords

  18. Pass62,268 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    519818743189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBottom arms have slight play

  19. Fail62,268 miles (+1,090)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    438858443188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBottom arms have slight play

  20. Pass61,178 miles (+1,176)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,178 miles
    Test number
    548711852108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish

  21. Pass60,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    686863331110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,002 miles (+1,614)5 failures12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    218942231404
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded

  23. Pass58,388 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    443797330158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel tank strap rusty

  24. Fail58,388 miles (+3,121)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    672107530142
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel tank strap rusty

  25. Pass55,267 miles (+3,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    312421249161
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass51,705 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    404762248144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,927 miles (+6,972)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    361114527138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNail in osf tyre

  28. Pass39,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    492408026199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 GFT

Does J9 GFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 GFT is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 GFT?
The MOT on J9 GFT is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 GFT done?
J9 GFT was recorded at 66,858 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2021, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has J9 GFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GFT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 GFT 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 GFT find?
J9 GFT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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