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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T252 BLJMOT history

T252 BLJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,421 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 BLJ was last recorded at 135,421 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,715 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
4,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,421 miles
  • 2025 – 131,715 miles
  • 2024 – 128,118 miles
  • 2023 – 123,817 miles
  • 2022 – 119,334 miles
  • 2021 – 115,242 miles
  • 2020 – 110,653 miles
  • 2019 – 105,575 miles
  • 2018 – 98,752 miles
  • 2017 – 92,709 miles
  • 2016 – 88,970 miles
  • 2015 – 84,911 miles
  • 2014 – 80,087 miles
  • 2013 – 77,195 miles
  • 2012 – 75,431 miles
  • 2011 – 70,219 miles
  • 2010 – 64,207 miles
  • 2009 – 56,054 miles
  • 2007 – 53,799 miles
  • 2006 – 50,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,421 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • HANDBRAKE 54% UNBALANCED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,421 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,421 miles
    Test number
    551207826884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,715 miles (+3,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    120619692756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,118 miles (+4,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,118 miles
    Test number
    376694889431
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass123,817 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,817 miles
    Test number
    247557083438
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,334 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,334 miles
    Test number
    473883221039
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,242 miles
    Test number
    389367754992
    • AdvisoryFRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE 54% UNBALANCED

  7. Fail115,242 miles (+4,589)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,242 miles
    Test number
    398650697100
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE 54% UNBALANCED

  8. Pass110,653 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,653 miles
    Test number
    371871085033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail110,646 miles (+5,071)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,646 miles
    Test number
    946135540003
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ON DASH (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ON DASH (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL NEAR JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL / FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL NEAR JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel OFF SIDE INNER RACK JOINT SOME WEAR (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,575 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,575 miles
    Test number
    840626048475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,752 miles (+6,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    719690986777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,709 miles (+3,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,709 miles
    Test number
    459189122111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass88,970 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    973007623164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,911 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,911 miles
    Test number
    269983565009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,087 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    619634764071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSome corrosion of the rear exhaust sections.

  16. Fail80,087 miles (+2,892)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    649544664066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSome corrosion of the rear exhaust sections.

  17. Pass77,195 miles (+1,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    179976253410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass75,431 miles (+5,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,431 miles
    Test number
    897789402031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass70,219 miles (+6,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    228329911014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,207 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    393634730062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,054 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    952347139005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,799 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    261557017437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    494732736197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,980 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    744555426165
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about T252 BLJ

Does T252 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 BLJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 BLJ?
The MOT on T252 BLJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 BLJ done?
T252 BLJ was recorded at 135,421 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
Has T252 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 BLJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T252 BLJ 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 T252 BLJ find?
T252 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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