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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P129 HJBMOT history

P129 HJB is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

P129 HJB red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,926 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P129 HJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P129 HJB was last recorded at 86,926 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,619 miles · 30 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
1,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,926 miles
  • 2016 – 86,619 miles
  • 2015 – 86,274 miles
  • 2014 – 85,612 miles
  • 2013 – 83,320 miles
  • 2012 – 83,306 miles
  • 2011 – 77,154 miles
  • 2010 – 67,504 miles
  • 2008 – 63,703 miles
  • 2007 – 59,658 miles
  • 2006 – 57,590 miles
  • 2005 – 54,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,926 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four brake calipers corroded
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,926 miles (+307)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,926 miles
    Test number
    282655476386
    • AdvisoryAll four brake calipers corroded
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,619 miles (+345)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,619 miles
    Test number
    241070167965
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber not fitted exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub flexey to flexey (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear to flexey (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub flexey to flexey (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  3. Pass86,274 miles (+52)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    438118575127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front drop links bushes worn and perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges 205/50/15
    • NoteUnder body suspension corroded

  4. Fail86,222 miles (+610)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    748251175125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front drop links bushes worn and perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges 205/50/15
    • NoteUnder body suspension corroded

  5. Pass85,612 miles (+151)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    535445984128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail85,461 miles (+2,141)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    508709574195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass83,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    929586783148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,320 miles (+14)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    485003383163
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass83,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,306 miles
    Test number
    827776942109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,306 miles (+6,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,306 miles
    Test number
    558665442131
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass77,154 miles (+9,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,154 miles
    Test number
    529097811059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass67,504 miles (+3,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    660869220087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass63,703 miles (+4,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    331541148307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass59,658 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    833825827305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass57,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    123437526340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,590 miles (+2,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    874557926304
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    672355105354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,950 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    580045805379
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about P129 HJB

Does P129 HJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P129 HJB is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P129 HJB?
The MOT on P129 HJB is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P129 HJB done?
P129 HJB was recorded at 86,926 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 1,537 miles a year.
Has P129 HJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P129 HJB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on P129 HJB 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 P129 HJB find?
P129 HJB passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 13 advisories: all four brake calipers corroded; anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear, and 10 more.

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