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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T158 BFJMOT history

T158 BFJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 122,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,792 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T158 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T158 BFJ was last recorded at 122,792 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 2,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2010: 62,298 miles, lower than 65,490 miles on 31 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,304 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,488 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,792 miles
  • 2025 – 120,304 miles
  • 2024 – 117,151 miles
  • 2023 – 113,337 miles
  • 2022 – 109,609 miles
  • 2021 – 104,834 miles
  • 2020 – 101,578 miles
  • 2019 – 98,088 miles
  • 2018 – 92,939 miles
  • 2017 – 89,304 miles
  • 2016 – 85,649 miles
  • 2015 – 83,301 miles
  • 2014 – 80,474 miles
  • 2013 – 77,665 miles
  • 2012 – 74,998 miles
  • 2011 – 71,426 miles
  • 2010 – 69,299 miles
  • 2009 – 65,490 miles
  • 2008 – 62,193 miles
  • 2007 – 58,406 miles
  • 2006 – 54,353 miles
  • 2005 – 49,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,792 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,792 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,792 miles
    Test number
    851560975671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,304 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    773595579054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,302 miles (+3,151)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,302 miles
    Test number
    526547395435
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,151 miles (+3,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,151 miles
    Test number
    802255114712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,337 miles (+3,728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,337 miles
    Test number
    993519293464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass109,609 miles (+4,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    886587181121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,834 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,834 miles
    Test number
    201410850881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,828 miles (+3,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    281162245807
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,578 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    945197269721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,576 miles (+3,488)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,576 miles
    Test number
    730965492788
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    391987485156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,088 miles (+5,149)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    572550414984
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,939 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    914472410365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,936 miles (+3,632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    501867826818
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

  15. Pass89,304 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,304 miles
    Test number
    184026979570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,649 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,649 miles
    Test number
    815362410550
    • AdvisoryNsf inner pad getting ow
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr brake pipes starting to corrode

  17. Pass83,301 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    145515415207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroding

  18. Fail83,298 miles (+2,824)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    159922515238
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroding

  19. Pass80,474 miles (+2,809)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    748772714269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking between tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

  20. Pass77,665 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,665 miles
    Test number
    256286893461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,998 miles (+3,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    755699202252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm

  22. Pass71,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    556907511212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,426 miles (+2,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    638997811268
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass69,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    111234800279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,298 miles (-3,192)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,298 miles
    Test number
    154314700252
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass65,490 miles (+3,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    521742119237
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE OUTER TREAD PERISHED AND CRACKED.

  27. Pass62,193 miles (+3,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    884470728213
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on tread

  28. Pass58,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    730851727264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,406 miles (+4,053)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    391061427465
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass54,353 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    642669216231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass49,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    213383255345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T158 BFJ

Does T158 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T158 BFJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T158 BFJ?
The MOT on T158 BFJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T158 BFJ done?
T158 BFJ was recorded at 122,792 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has T158 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T158 BFJ has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T158 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T158 BFJ find?
T158 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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