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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T165 JTGMOT history

T165 JTG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,738 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 JTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 JTG was last recorded at 121,738 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,284 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,738 miles
  • 2025 – 121,284 miles
  • 2024 – 120,897 miles
  • 2023 – 120,269 miles
  • 2022 – 119,271 miles
  • 2021 – 118,331 miles
  • 2020 – 117,402 miles
  • 2019 – 116,469 miles
  • 2018 – 115,679 miles
  • 2017 – 115,097 miles
  • 2016 – 113,329 miles
  • 2015 – 107,598 miles
  • 2014 – 103,781 miles
  • 2013 – 101,922 miles
  • 2012 – 100,413 miles
  • 2011 – 98,056 miles
  • 2010 – 94,996 miles
  • 2008 – 94,074 miles
  • 2007 – 93,530 miles
  • 2006 – 93,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill cover corroded

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,738 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,738 miles
    Test number
    612973356534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill cover corroded
  2. Pass121,284 miles (+387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    500674629867
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,897 miles (+628)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    562077091526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  4. Pass120,269 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,269 miles
    Test number
    629114583887
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail120,268 miles (+997)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,268 miles
    Test number
    947299960489
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,271 miles (+940)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,271 miles
    Test number
    288352317847
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  7. Pass118,331 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,331 miles
    Test number
    857633373975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail118,331 miles (+929)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,331 miles
    Test number
    965120479085
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass117,402 miles (+933)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,402 miles
    Test number
    356404796107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass116,469 miles (+790)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    173047502881
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass115,679 miles (+582)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,679 miles
    Test number
    854400625589
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass115,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    985553302125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,097 miles (+1,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    988870502456
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass113,329 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,329 miles
    Test number
    562321624148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,051 miles (+5,453)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    452198508509
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass107,598 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    849421815174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,781 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    336377804128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,922 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    485569413142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,413 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    157854192411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,056 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    485209061012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,996 miles (+922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    522427070063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass94,074 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    223004338160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,530 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    722873147168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  24. Fail93,326 miles (+262)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    684682147101
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass93,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    672152656112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,064 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    864222556158
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T165 JTG

Does T165 JTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 JTG is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 JTG?
The MOT on T165 JTG is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 JTG done?
T165 JTG was recorded at 121,738 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has T165 JTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 JTG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T165 JTG 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 T165 JTG find?
T165 JTG passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear sill cover corroded.

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