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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T342 RNJMOT history

T342 RNJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,983 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 RNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 RNJ was last recorded at 129,983 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,213 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
3,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,983 miles
  • 2024 – 129,213 miles
  • 2023 – 128,293 miles
  • 2022 – 127,164 miles
  • 2021 – 126,507 miles
  • 2020 – 125,459 miles
  • 2019 – 124,336 miles
  • 2018 – 122,208 miles
  • 2017 – 120,042 miles
  • 2016 – 117,161 miles
  • 2015 – 113,762 miles
  • 2014 – 110,993 miles
  • 2013 – 106,915 miles
  • 2012 – 102,219 miles
  • 2011 – 97,298 miles
  • 2010 – 92,605 miles
  • 2009 – 85,224 miles
  • 2008 – 78,371 miles
  • 2007 – 70,061 miles
  • 2006 – 61,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,983 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills both sides
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both front coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,983 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,983 miles
    Test number
    408170194899
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    887640866306
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail129,213 miles (+920)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    206306617689
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,293 miles (+1,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,293 miles
    Test number
    319262495865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Middle sections and rear sections showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass127,164 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,164 miles
    Test number
    834617848975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,122 miles (+615)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,122 miles
    Test number
    997712792948
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass126,507 miles (+1,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,507 miles
    Test number
    765859938501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,459 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,459 miles
    Test number
    314253165745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass124,336 miles (+2,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    495358207863
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak and surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,208 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,208 miles
    Test number
    669076303842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,042 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    273198567693
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and o/s/r brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places - front to rear
    • AdvisoryOil around engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  12. Fail120,013 miles (+2,852)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,013 miles
    Test number
    854633361919
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and o/s/r brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places - front to rear
    • AdvisoryOil around engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  13. Pass117,161 miles (+3,399)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    240565472287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play on load
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/f rubber brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low *recommend replacement as o/s/r wearing more*
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber bracket deteriorated

  14. Pass113,762 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    576759146729
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower ball joint

  15. Pass110,993 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    919069844389
    • NoteBoth sides front tyre worn and o/s/f tyre wall perished

  16. Fail110,977 miles (+4,062)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    265192944332
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/ftyre perished

  17. Pass106,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    728925763382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,915 miles (+4,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    427484263390
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass102,219 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    676113592080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,298 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    928694381051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiperblades slightly worn and split at ends.
    • NoteHigh level brake light bulb not working.
    • NoteN/S seat belt slow to retract.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

  21. Fail97,296 miles (+4,691)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,296 miles
    Test number
    659554981095
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiperblades slightly worn and split at ends.
    • NoteHigh level brake light bulb not working.
    • NoteN/S seat belt slow to retract.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

  22. Pass92,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,605 miles
    Test number
    552009990072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail92,605 miles (+7,381)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,605 miles
    Test number
    962146290096
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass85,224 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    954307599072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,371 miles (+8,310)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    794836468063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass70,061 miles (+8,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    691208077026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass61,305 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    640069776094
    • NoteFront and rear discs pads low.

Questions about T342 RNJ

Does T342 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T342 RNJ is valid until 18 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T342 RNJ?
The MOT on T342 RNJ is valid until 18 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T342 RNJ done?
T342 RNJ was recorded at 129,983 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
Has T342 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 RNJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T342 RNJ 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 T342 RNJ find?
T342 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: corrosion to inner sills both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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