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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T16 DSJMOT history

T16 DSJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,979 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DSJ
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DSJ was last recorded at 50,979 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2011: 43,355 miles, lower than 45,601 miles on 29 Jun 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,972 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,979 miles
  • 2025 – 50,269 miles
  • 2024 – 49,897 miles
  • 2022 – 49,264 miles
  • 2021 – 48,342 miles
  • 2019 – 46,777 miles
  • 2017 – 46,596 miles
  • 2016 – 46,277 miles
  • 2015 – 46,150 miles
  • 2014 – 45,864 miles
  • 2013 – 45,345 miles
  • 2012 – 44,634 miles
  • 2011 – 43,355 miles
  • 2010 – 45,601 miles
  • 2009 – 41,532 miles
  • 2008 – 39,888 miles
  • 2007 – 37,983 miles
  • 2006 – 34,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • 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, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,979 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    332881621145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail50,972 miles (+703)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    582487540496
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,269 miles (+372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    883058687265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

  4. Pass49,897 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    868176287128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,264 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    684894194711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,242 miles (+900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    783418605048
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,342 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    131982889177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,327 miles (+1,550)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    352331389793
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass46,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    283606847529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,777 miles (+181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    760481265072
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass46,596 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    419674805918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail46,574 miles (+297)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    324393999500
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass46,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    724479059050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,277 miles (+127)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    315587891537
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass46,150 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    618528775175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,864 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    269394384497
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass45,345 miles (+711)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    267276073415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass44,634 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    917550682140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass43,355 miles (-2,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    336321481159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,601 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,601 miles
    Test number
    471720480120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,555 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    240056670110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  22. Pass41,532 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,532 miles
    Test number
    463425559117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,888 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    521923968168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,983 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    843373567103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,994 miles
    Test number
    533623056106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DSJ

Does T16 DSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DSJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 DSJ?
The MOT on T16 DSJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DSJ done?
T16 DSJ was recorded at 50,979 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 803 miles a year.
Has T16 DSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DSJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 DSJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 DSJ find?
T16 DSJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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