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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T229 BOJMOT history

T229 BOJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,295 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 BOJ
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 BOJ was last recorded at 137,295 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,106 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,295 miles
  • 2025 – 136,106 miles
  • 2023 – 132,521 miles
  • 2022 – 129,865 miles
  • 2021 – 127,403 miles
  • 2020 – 126,614 miles
  • 2019 – 125,622 miles
  • 2018 – 124,998 miles
  • 2017 – 123,332 miles
  • 2016 – 122,610 miles
  • 2015 – 121,587 miles
  • 2014 – 120,140 miles
  • 2013 – 116,628 miles
  • 2012 – 114,088 miles
  • 2011 – 107,545 miles
  • 2010 – 103,123 miles
  • 2009 – 98,273 miles
  • 2008 – 93,146 miles
  • 2007 – 87,145 miles
  • 2006 – 81,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,295 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,295 miles (+1,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,295 miles
    Test number
    962696805566
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,106 miles
    Test number
    645828488281
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail136,106 miles (+3,585)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,106 miles
    Test number
    489539659091
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass132,521 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    771451843039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    542158645196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail129,865 miles (+2,462)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    551000948215
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass127,403 miles (+789)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,403 miles
    Test number
    182512862744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass126,614 miles (+992)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,614 miles
    Test number
    792911879678
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,622 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    517899953125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,998 miles
    Test number
    899125861698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,996 miles (+1,664)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,996 miles
    Test number
    483610218504
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass123,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    490706955078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front and rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front and rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes have been coated in grease
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail123,332 miles (+722)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    669877671836
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front and rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front and rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes have been coated in grease
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass122,610 miles (+1,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    237241524352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass121,587 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    407350925225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,140 miles (+3,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,140 miles
    Test number
    699188024298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass116,628 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,628 miles
    Test number
    299287913282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    388355842240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail114,088 miles (+1,324)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    655914742270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass112,764 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,764 miles
    Test number
    559513392026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    485219781049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,544 miles (+4,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    129089881048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass103,123 miles (+4,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,123 miles
    Test number
    181659390459
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass98,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    170278499089
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail98,273 miles (+5,127)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    542346299040
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass93,146 miles (+6,001)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    224171398096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber is wet from fluid loss but bounce check is ok

  27. Pass87,145 miles (+5,588)12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    700509687093
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLight play in steering rack to o/s
    • NoteRear flexi hoses corroded

  28. Pass81,557 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    491654076059
    • NoteEXHAUST MID SECTION BLOWING SLIGHLY
    • NoteEXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN
    • NoteEXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED

Questions about T229 BOJ

Does T229 BOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 BOJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 BOJ?
The MOT on T229 BOJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 BOJ done?
T229 BOJ was recorded at 137,295 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has T229 BOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 BOJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T229 BOJ 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 T229 BOJ find?
T229 BOJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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