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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T512 THJMOT history

T512 THJ is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,709 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T512 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T512 THJ was last recorded at 131,709 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,987 miles · 25 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
3,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,709 miles
  • 2020 – 130,987 miles
  • 2019 – 125,037 miles
  • 2018 – 117,955 miles
  • 2017 – 112,077 miles
  • 2016 – 106,129 miles
  • 2015 – 99,551 miles
  • 2014 – 95,017 miles
  • 2013 – 88,376 miles
  • 2012 – 85,513 miles
  • 2011 – 84,725 miles
  • 2010 – 81,532 miles
  • 2009 – 79,586 miles
  • 2008 – 75,701 miles
  • 2007 – 71,266 miles
  • 2006 – 64,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windows tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,709 miles (+722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,709 miles
    Test number
    307483275379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,987 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,987 miles
    Test number
    539418588935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,037 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,037 miles
    Test number
    128528735803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    205388096821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,955 miles (+5,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    669434956778
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  6. Pass112,077 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,077 miles
    Test number
    273638477751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,055 miles (+5,926)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,055 miles
    Test number
    453834472877
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass106,129 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    994510824992
    • AdvisoryWindows tinted

  9. Fail106,121 miles (+6,570)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    135561133493
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryWindows tinted

  10. Pass99,551 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,551 miles
    Test number
    578451325149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,017 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    147238224182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,376 miles (+2,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    538029223110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,513 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    367928622168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,725 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    945113721177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    280740430077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,532 miles (+1,946)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    682210130014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass79,586 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    152097139058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    690878828059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,701 miles (+4,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    722274028039
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass71,266 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    114324327025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,613 miles
    Test number
    494472436032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T512 THJ

Does T512 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T512 THJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T512 THJ?
The MOT on T512 THJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T512 THJ done?
T512 THJ was recorded at 131,709 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,363 miles a year.
Has T512 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T512 THJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T512 THJ 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 T512 THJ find?
T512 THJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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