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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T212 BJHMOT history

T212 BJH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
136,077 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 BJH
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 BJH was last recorded at 136,077 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 3,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2013: 95,246 miles, lower than 97,052 miles on 12 Oct 2012.
  • 31 Oct 2016: 107,045 miles, lower than 107,624 miles on 23 Sept 2015.

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
132,185 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,892 miles
Average per year
4,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,077 miles
  • 2023 – 132,185 miles
  • 2022 – 127,300 miles
  • 2021 – 123,216 miles
  • 2020 – 121,952 miles
  • 2019 – 119,554 miles
  • 2018 – 117,934 miles
  • 2017 – 113,393 miles
  • 2016 – 107,045 miles
  • 2015 – 107,624 miles
  • 2014 – 98,269 miles
  • 2013 – 95,246 miles
  • 2012 – 97,052 miles
  • 2011 – 82,948 miles
  • 2010 – 74,886 miles
  • 2009 – 66,342 miles
  • 2008 – 58,300 miles
  • 2007 – 53,518 miles
  • 2006 – 46,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,077 miles (+3,892)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,077 miles
    Test number
    516079119065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,185 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,185 miles
    Test number
    674603094049
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corrosion

  3. Fail132,138 miles (+4,838)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,138 miles
    Test number
    536472963928
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corrosion

  4. Pass127,300 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,300 miles
    Test number
    452827489591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,216 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,216 miles
    Test number
    162149296608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,213 miles (+1,261)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,213 miles
    Test number
    626643923052
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,952 miles (+2,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    859297605135
    • 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 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))

  8. Pass119,554 miles (+1,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    133914782341
    • 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 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))

  9. Pass117,934 miles (+4,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,934 miles
    Test number
    225051300802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    349077347334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,393 miles (+6,348)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    535847079312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,045 miles (-579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,045 miles
    Test number
    393319386517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,624 miles (+9,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,624 miles
    Test number
    635936782456
    • AdvisorySlight freeplay front suspension lower arms inner bushes.

  14. Pass98,269 miles (+3,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,269 miles
    Test number
    387303564278
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted making some components difficult to assess

  15. Pass95,246 miles (-1,806)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    987573963227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass97,052 miles (+6,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,052 miles
    Test number
    178916182247
    • NoteSome pitting of both rear brake discs

  17. Fail91,048 miles (+8,100)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,048 miles
    Test number
    805459872277
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteSome pitting of both rear brake discs

  18. Pass82,948 miles (+8,062)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    928930871243
    • NoteP.A.S resivior and pipes damp
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteFront exhaust mount missing but exhaust is supported
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
    • NoteNear/side fuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteNear/side hand brake cable outer casing corroded
    • NoteNear/side/rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteRear brakes imbalanced

  19. Pass74,886 miles (+8,544)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    973455580282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear exhaust section
    • NoteWater damage to both registration plates

  20. Pass66,342 miles (+8,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    513082389247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  21. Pass58,300 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    263113398237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,518 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    843348177201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    383633786205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T212 BJH

Does T212 BJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 BJH expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 BJH?
The MOT on T212 BJH expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 BJH done?
T212 BJH was recorded at 136,077 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 4,867 miles a year.
Has T212 BJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 BJH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T212 BJH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T212 BJH find?
T212 BJH passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front sill corrosion; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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