BMW logo

BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T500 JRDMOT history

T500 JRD is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
65,023 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,753 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T500 JRD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JRD
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T500 JRD was last recorded at 65,023 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,431 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
1,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,023 miles
  • 2025 – 64,431 miles
  • 2024 – 63,913 miles
  • 2023 – 61,172 miles
  • 2022 – 60,060 miles
  • 2021 – 57,874 miles
  • 2020 – 56,137 miles
  • 2019 – 55,664 miles
  • 2018 – 54,664 miles
  • 2017 – 53,492 miles
  • 2016 – 52,114 miles
  • 2015 – 51,314 miles
  • 2014 – 50,374 miles
  • 2013 – 48,849 miles
  • 2012 – 47,213 miles
  • 2011 – 45,647 miles
  • 2010 – 43,270 miles
  • 2009 – 39,912 miles
  • 2008 – 36,072 miles
  • 2007 – 32,609 miles
  • 2006 – 29,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,023 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer casing damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer casing damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,023 miles (+592)4 major2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    991679897159
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer casing damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer casing damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,431 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    957593670007
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass63,913 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    565410257850
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass61,172 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    538819796608
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,060 miles (+2,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,060 miles
    Test number
    154351124787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,874 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    885823511498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,137 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    294848404560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,664 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    896351064976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,664 miles (+1,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    356596319434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass53,492 miles (+1,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,492 miles
    Test number
    411093113737
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass52,114 miles (+800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    139137240493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside+nearside (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,314 miles (+940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    278914215458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,374 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    618670824141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    127019713188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,849 miles (+1,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    236852813114
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass47,213 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    899144812187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass45,647 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    635491611147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,270 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    291461390010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,912 miles (+3,840)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    122183199086
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are approching tread wear indicators
    • NoteRear brake pads are getting low
    • NoteSlight play in the steering

  20. Pass36,072 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    283499498024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,609 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    640165687049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,562 miles
    Test number
    543723206176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 JRD

Does T500 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 JRD expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 JRD?
The MOT on T500 JRD expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 JRD done?
T500 JRD was recorded at 65,023 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,753 miles a year.
Has T500 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JRD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 JRD 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 T500 JRD find?
T500 JRD failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 13 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T500J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.