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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T145 JALMOT history

T145 JAL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,015 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T145 JAL
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T145 JAL was last recorded at 62,015 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,015 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,015 miles
  • 2021 – 62,012 miles
  • 2020 – 61,887 miles
  • 2019 – 59,387 miles
  • 2018 – 58,366 miles
  • 2017 – 57,734 miles
  • 2016 – 56,515 miles
  • 2015 – 54,956 miles
  • 2014 – 52,995 miles
  • 2013 – 50,821 miles
  • 2012 – 49,364 miles
  • 2010 – 48,717 miles
  • 2009 – 45,854 miles
  • 2008 – 45,042 miles
  • 2006 – 42,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,015 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    779174751660
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail62,015 miles (+3)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    303661667093
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,012 miles (+125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    678764018706
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusting
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusting all round
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusting /small blow
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front bumper
    • AdvisorySmall rust on both front coil springs

  4. Pass61,887 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    873967546830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,387 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    215853282424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail59,385 miles (+1,019)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    654161926271
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,366 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    980958633658
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre plastic cover insecure

  8. Fail58,366 miles (+632)2 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    468513500444
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre plastic cover insecure

  9. Pass57,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,734 miles
    Test number
    803250202215
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Fail57,734 miles (+1,219)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,734 miles
    Test number
    414898703442
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Pass56,515 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    691853489915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,956 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    896070475020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,995 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    298698234207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,992 miles (+2,171)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,992 miles
    Test number
    248535934287
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  15. Pass50,821 miles (+1,457)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    266837153128
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded

  16. Pass49,364 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    108923752029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  17. Fail49,364 miles (+647)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    479382152009
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  18. Pass48,717 miles (+761)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    413055950329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  19. Pass47,956 miles (+2,102)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,956 miles
    Test number
    360325210008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

  20. Pass45,854 miles (+812)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    634593719098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s rear park brake cable outer sleeve is cracked
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  21. Pass45,042 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,042 miles
    Test number
    860606918093
    • 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)
    • NoteADVISE DIFF MOUNTING BUSH SPLITTING OUT FROM BONDINGS
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AN D HEAVILY HIGHSPOTTED, PADS 70% WORN
    • NoteADVISE O/S AND N/S/F LOLLYPOP BUSHES SPLITTING OUT FROM BONDINGS
    • NoteADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AT EDGES

  22. Fail45,042 miles (+2,889)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,042 miles
    Test number
    961166518067
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteADVISE DIFF MOUNTING BUSH SPLITTING OUT FROM BONDINGS
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AN D HEAVILY HIGHSPOTTED, PADS 70% WORN
    • NoteADVISE O/S AND N/S/F LOLLYPOP BUSHES SPLITTING OUT FROM BONDINGS
    • NoteADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AT EDGES

  23. Pass42,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    830711316354
    • NoteADVISE ALL ADVIOSOIES OF INITIAL TEST STILL APPLY NO EXTRA WORK DONE ONLY FAILED ITEMS

  24. Fail42,153 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    940301316353
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteADVISE ALL 4 TYRES HAVE SIDEWALLS AND TREADS THAT ARE CRACKING AND SPLITTING N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO APROX 3MM
    • NoteADVISE BOTH FRONT LOLLYPOP WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT OUT
    • NoteADVISE DIFF MOUNTING BUSH SPLITTING OUT
    • NoteADVISE FRONT PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET BECOMING HEAVILY CORRODED

Questions about T145 JAL

Does T145 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T145 JAL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T145 JAL?
The MOT on T145 JAL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T145 JAL done?
T145 JAL was recorded at 62,015 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,020 miles a year.
Has T145 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T145 JAL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T145 JAL 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 T145 JAL find?
T145 JAL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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