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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T231 JCFMOT history

T231 JCF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,100 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 JCF was last recorded at 81,100 miles on 16 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2026: 81,100 miles, lower than 81,102 miles on 27 Jan 2026.

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
81,102 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,100 miles
  • 2025 – 80,261 miles
  • 2024 – 78,004 miles
  • 2023 – 73,401 miles
  • 2018 – 64,298 miles
  • 2016 – 62,111 miles
  • 2014 – 60,115 miles
  • 2013 – 59,054 miles
  • 2012 – 56,004 miles
  • 2011 – 52,229 miles
  • 2010 – 44,772 miles
  • 2009 – 42,775 miles
  • 2008 – 39,444 miles
  • 2006 – 30,233 miles
  • 2005 – 24,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,100 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,100 miles
    Test number
    221658281290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,102 miles (+841)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,102 miles
    Test number
    743140578014
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,261 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    839476777505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,004 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    319430045991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,401 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    414051652114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,298 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    841664268890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,111 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    476170527209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail62,108 miles (+1,993)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    109037054458
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inner bead rim. Damaged in 2 places (marked) (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass60,115 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    919218824190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,054 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    326949823183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass56,004 miles (+3,775)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    877144642100
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres worn badly on inner edges

  12. Pass52,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    218212731113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,226 miles (+7,454)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    356602331175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,772 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,772 miles
    Test number
    883087910152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass42,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    120244069408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,775 miles (+3,331)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    464416259063
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,444 miles (+9,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    562515218061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass30,233 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,233 miles
    Test number
    412428626342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass24,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    673659335308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T231 JCF

Does T231 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 JCF is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T231 JCF?
The MOT on T231 JCF is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 JCF done?
T231 JCF was recorded at 81,100 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has T231 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 JCF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T231 JCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T231 JCF find?
T231 JCF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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