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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T138 LBJMOT history

T138 LBJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,983 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 LBJ was last recorded at 104,983 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,784 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,983 miles
  • 2025 – 104,784 miles
  • 2024 – 104,428 miles
  • 2023 – 103,954 miles
  • 2022 – 103,429 miles
  • 2021 – 102,495 miles
  • 2020 – 102,044 miles
  • 2019 – 101,140 miles
  • 2018 – 100,570 miles
  • 2017 – 99,978 miles
  • 2016 – 99,157 miles
  • 2014 – 93,457 miles
  • 2013 – 91,085 miles
  • 2012 – 87,924 miles
  • 2011 – 84,017 miles
  • 2010 – 73,851 miles
  • 2009 – 67,075 miles
  • 2008 – 61,969 miles
  • 2007 – 54,452 miles
  • 2006 – 51,276 miles
  • 2005 – 50,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,983 miles (+199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,983 miles
    Test number
    307886023353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,784 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,784 miles
    Test number
    154133653672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,428 miles (+474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,428 miles
    Test number
    780055362150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass103,954 miles (+525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,954 miles
    Test number
    332406624086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,429 miles (+934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,429 miles
    Test number
    719080615672
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,495 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,495 miles
    Test number
    967947770538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,044 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    732635039752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,140 miles (+570)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    914857141950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to inner sill area NS and OS

  9. Pass100,570 miles (+592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,570 miles
    Test number
    894535698269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring metal sills, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  10. Pass99,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    386847190350
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  11. Fail99,978 miles (+821)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    145305580155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  12. Pass99,157 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,157 miles
    Test number
    405396686391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,154 miles (+5,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    217830721973
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass93,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    856751714309
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail93,457 miles (+2,372)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    479029104415
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass91,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    515790913338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,085 miles (+3,161)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    878808903377
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass87,924 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    137757802390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated

  19. Fail87,924 miles (+3,907)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    656767202391
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated

  20. Fail84,017 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    837329901345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  21. Pass84,017 miles (+10,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    885139201377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  22. Pass73,851 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    501858570276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,846 miles (+6,771)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    894184970268
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  24. Pass67,075 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    740150059256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,969 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    934725208383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,943 miles (+7,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,943 miles
    Test number
    421422908497
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass54,452 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    454161897265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,857 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    684577847024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,276 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    584063886026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    711536945333
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T138 LBJ

Does T138 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 LBJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 LBJ?
The MOT on T138 LBJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 LBJ done?
T138 LBJ was recorded at 104,983 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has T138 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 LBJ has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T138 LBJ 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 T138 LBJ find?
T138 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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