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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T42 DJHMOT history

T42 DJH is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,329 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 DJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 DJH was last recorded at 70,329 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,735 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
1,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,329 miles
  • 2024 – 69,735 miles
  • 2023 – 69,331 miles
  • 2022 – 69,072 miles
  • 2021 – 68,330 miles
  • 2020 – 67,611 miles
  • 2019 – 66,020 miles
  • 2018 – 56,598 miles
  • 2017 – 54,756 miles
  • 2016 – 54,541 miles
  • 2015 – 53,857 miles
  • 2014 – 52,291 miles
  • 2013 – 51,713 miles
  • 2012 – 50,990 miles
  • 2011 – 50,161 miles
  • 2010 – 49,086 miles
  • 2009 – 48,245 miles
  • 2008 – 46,339 miles
  • 2007 – 44,508 miles
  • 2006 – 42,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,329 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,329 miles (+594)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    211913355811
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,735 miles (+404)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    988820337121
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,331 miles (+259)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    817953850248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass69,072 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    566332270929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    516126122507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail68,328 miles (+717)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    770683840739
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass67,611 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    632933096733
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass66,020 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,020 miles
    Test number
    314029891218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,309 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,309 miles
    Test number
    291815002044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail63,278 miles (+6,680)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    343931812596
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass56,598 miles (+1,842)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,598 miles
    Test number
    320044437205
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
  12. Pass54,756 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    746853758706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,541 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    404448359999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,857 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    227498436780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass52,291 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    219698484164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,713 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    878294803203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,705 miles (+715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    826765683122
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass50,990 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,990 miles
    Test number
    548117082189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,161 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    665319481137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,086 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    832499180138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass48,245 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    500456679116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass46,339 miles (+72)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,339 miles
    Test number
    193560678140
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner track joint.
  23. Fail46,267 miles (+1,759)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    372405168152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)
    • NoteRear axal beam mounts droped.
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner track joint.
  24. Pass44,508 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    792820387167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass42,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    732171186132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 DJH

Does T42 DJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 DJH is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T42 DJH?
The MOT on T42 DJH is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 DJH done?
T42 DJH was recorded at 70,329 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,450 miles a year.
Has T42 DJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 DJH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T42 DJH 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 T42 DJH find?
T42 DJH passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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