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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

T2 BPJMOT history

T2 BPJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
117,719 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 BPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 BPJ was last recorded at 117,719 miles on 22 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2014: 105,282 miles, lower than 108,282 miles on 7 Mar 2014.
  • 19 Apr 2021: 117,012 miles, lower than 117,013 miles on 16 Mar 2021.

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
117,716 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,719 miles
  • 2025 – 117,716 miles
  • 2022 – 117,500 miles
  • 2021 – 117,012 miles
  • 2019 – 116,293 miles
  • 2018 – 115,218 miles
  • 2016 – 113,622 miles
  • 2015 – 112,725 miles
  • 2014 – 105,282 miles
  • 2013 – 102,376 miles
  • 2012 – 93,466 miles
  • 2011 – 86,911 miles
  • 2010 – 80,724 miles
  • 2009 – 73,555 miles
  • 2008 – 64,394 miles
  • 2007 – 51,524 miles
  • 2006 – 44,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,719 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,719 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,719 miles
    Test number
    131986887852
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,716 miles (+216)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,716 miles
    Test number
    254834962410
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    675906834990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,500 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    123863535815
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail117,500 miles (+488)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    624352731333
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    321045855678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,012 miles (-1)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    516584261318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,013 miles (+720)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,013 miles
    Test number
    754803996243
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,293 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,293 miles
    Test number
    746812645153
    • 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))

  10. Pass115,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    370668121765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,218 miles (+1,596)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    888732722449
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass113,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    759104180313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,622 miles (+897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    850668433508
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass112,725 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,725 miles
    Test number
    246891635154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail112,716 miles (+7,434)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    569073605100
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass105,282 miles (-3,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    156719464083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,282 miles (+5,906)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    757856064071
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass102,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    607771503118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,376 miles (+8,910)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    908551103170
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  20. Pass93,466 miles (+80)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    529777902196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail93,386 miles (+6,475)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    378713102130
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass86,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    277464501189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,911 miles (+6,187)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    317924401139
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brakepipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  24. Pass80,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,724 miles
    Test number
    572045400113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    251625300402
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass73,555 miles (+9,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    940800519134
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass64,394 miles (+12,870)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    973078298050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    711766207175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,524 miles (+7,388)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    392766707122
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass44,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    754371216130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about T2 BPJ

Does T2 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 BPJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 BPJ?
The MOT on T2 BPJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 BPJ done?
T2 BPJ was recorded at 117,719 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has T2 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 BPJ has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T2 BPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T2 BPJ find?
T2 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes worn; oil leak, but not excessive.

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