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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T226 JCFMOT history

T226 JCF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,189 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 JCF
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
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 JCF was last recorded at 80,189 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,087 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,102 miles
Average per year
1,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,189 miles
  • 2025 – 79,087 miles
  • 2024 – 78,193 miles
  • 2023 – 78,187 miles
  • 2022 – 78,179 miles
  • 2020 – 78,173 miles
  • 2019 – 77,790 miles
  • 2018 – 77,588 miles
  • 2017 – 73,746 miles
  • 2016 – 67,084 miles
  • 2015 – 60,596 miles
  • 2014 – 58,251 miles
  • 2013 – 51,903 miles
  • 2012 – 47,580 miles
  • 2011 – 47,034 miles
  • 2010 – 46,521 miles
  • 2009 – 46,100 miles
  • 2008 – 45,653 miles
  • 2007 – 43,910 miles
  • 2006 – 42,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,189 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Power steering pump damp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,189 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,189 miles
    Test number
    733202786615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,087 miles (+894)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,087 miles
    Test number
    190194160700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,193 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    502919695437
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass78,187 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    191444219096
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,179 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    527404352442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,173 miles (+383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    813489857296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,790 miles (+202)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    299176167822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass77,588 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    701092768477
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp

  9. Fail77,578 miles (+3,832)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    523393111738
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp

  10. Pass73,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    877591877623
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp

  11. Fail73,736 miles (+6,652)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,736 miles
    Test number
    583148890501
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing on full left lock (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp

  12. Pass67,084 miles (+6,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    197464494800
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread depth worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread depth worn low

  13. Pass60,596 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,596 miles
    Test number
    946847075099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,251 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    796459974002
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteFuel cap o-ring perished

  15. Fail58,241 miles (+6,338)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    568688174010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteBoth windscreen wipers poor
    • NoteFuel cap o-ring perished

  16. Pass51,903 miles (+4,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,903 miles
    Test number
    407792973039
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished, nearside rear close to excessive

  17. Pass47,580 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    347513382011
    • NoteLower power steering pipes damp
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing in tread area
    • NoteRear diff damp

  18. Fail47,580 miles (+546)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    349613282068
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteLower power steering pipes damp
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing in tread area
    • NoteRear diff damp

  19. Pass47,034 miles5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    499781781031
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire poorley rooted around flexable brake hose.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge tread not cut as deep.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread
    • NoteRear diff damp
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints.

  20. Fail47,034 miles (+513)1 failure5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    438621481078
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire poorley rooted around flexable brake hose.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge tread not cut as deep.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread
    • NoteRear diff damp
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints.

  21. Pass46,521 miles (+421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,521 miles
    Test number
    634205380012
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

  22. Pass46,100 miles (+447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,100 miles
    Test number
    803275289077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLower power steering pipes damp

  23. Pass45,653 miles (+1,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,653 miles
    Test number
    153812178086
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on egdes

  24. Pass43,910 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    610952187045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    192768166002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 JCF

Does T226 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 JCF is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 JCF?
The MOT on T226 JCF is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 JCF done?
T226 JCF was recorded at 80,189 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,869 miles a year.
Has T226 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 JCF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T226 JCF 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 T226 JCF find?
T226 JCF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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