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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T166 JHDMOT history

T166 JHD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,093 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 JHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 JHD was last recorded at 78,093 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,935 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,158 miles
Average per year
2,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,093 miles
  • 2025 – 76,935 miles
  • 2024 – 75,488 miles
  • 2023 – 74,454 miles
  • 2022 – 73,005 miles
  • 2021 – 72,218 miles
  • 2020 – 71,440 miles
  • 2019 – 70,535 miles
  • 2018 – 69,289 miles
  • 2017 – 68,146 miles
  • 2016 – 64,775 miles
  • 2015 – 62,591 miles
  • 2014 – 61,725 miles
  • 2013 – 60,084 miles
  • 2012 – 59,836 miles
  • 2011 – 58,924 miles
  • 2010 – 56,574 miles
  • 2009 – 53,231 miles
  • 2008 – 35,545 miles
  • 2007 – 24,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,093 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • O/s/f tyre is getting low of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,093 miles (+1,158)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    919038264235
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass76,935 miles (+1,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    199666659407
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,488 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,488 miles
    Test number
    228146595855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,454 miles (+1,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    152270576584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,005 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    555185393721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,218 miles (+778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    993084756542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass71,440 miles (+905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    304825507451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass70,535 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    720508532192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,289 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    402468591836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,146 miles (+3,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    501404081256
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks have slight oil residue
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  11. Pass64,775 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,775 miles
    Test number
    111778898716
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  12. Fail64,773 miles (+2,182)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    756382688445
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass62,591 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    787658259942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    955980194244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,725 miles (+1,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    626308084250
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass60,084 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    367705873495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,836 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    275158772293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,924 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    475838091238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail58,920 miles (+2,346)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    566813291278
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass56,574 miles (+3,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    460879870122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass53,231 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    553056069137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,101 miles (+17,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    491830359174
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass35,545 miles (+11,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    882991568059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass24,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,531 miles
    Test number
    411195867099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 JHD

Does T166 JHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 JHD is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T166 JHD?
The MOT on T166 JHD is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T166 JHD done?
T166 JHD was recorded at 78,093 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,733 miles a year.
Has T166 JHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 JHD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T166 JHD 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 T166 JHD find?
T166 JHD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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