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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T519 THJMOT history

T519 THJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
131,715 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T519 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T519 THJ was last recorded at 131,715 miles on 21 May 2026, 8,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,370 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,345 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,715 miles
  • 2025 – 123,370 miles
  • 2023 – 122,894 miles
  • 2022 – 122,460 miles
  • 2019 – 121,654 miles
  • 2018 – 120,819 miles
  • 2017 – 117,006 miles
  • 2016 – 113,741 miles
  • 2015 – 111,408 miles
  • 2014 – 107,714 miles
  • 2013 – 104,860 miles
  • 2012 – 98,776 miles
  • 2011 – 92,097 miles
  • 2010 – 87,536 miles
  • 2009 – 75,951 miles
  • 2008 – 65,904 miles
  • 2007 – 61,256 miles
  • 2006 – 56,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just requirements

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    177494308405
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just requirements

  2. Fail131,715 miles (+8,345)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    546961535257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just requirements

  3. Pass123,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,370 miles
    Test number
    725116679439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,370 miles (+476)2 major3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,370 miles
    Test number
    767516469829
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing nearside front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass122,894 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,894 miles
    Test number
    831800454896
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail122,894 miles (+434)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,894 miles
    Test number
    878571781246
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,460 miles (+806)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    843647834241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension mounts and components corroded

  8. Pass121,654 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,654 miles
    Test number
    532063315110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,609 miles (+790)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,609 miles
    Test number
    693735054419
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass120,819 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    228871535533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass117,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    259254011083
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail117,006 miles (+3,265)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    567928433548
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass113,741 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,741 miles
    Test number
    760697904981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,740 miles (+2,332)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    492346589707
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass111,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,408 miles
    Test number
    388492345192
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail111,408 miles (+3,694)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,408 miles
    Test number
    748748035141
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass107,714 miles (+2,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,714 miles
    Test number
    798009334175
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass104,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,860 miles
    Test number
    109820333108
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade smearing

  19. Fail104,860 miles (+6,084)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,860 miles
    Test number
    866000933115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade smearing

  20. Pass98,776 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    195986632186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Fail98,776 miles (+6,679)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    987366732119
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Pass92,097 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,097 miles
    Test number
    338600131159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,536 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    312761630102
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail87,535 miles (+11,584)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    570530030151
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass75,951 miles (+10,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    493646639176
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  26. Pass65,904 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    750967638166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,256 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,256 miles
    Test number
    984254237172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,123 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    690155536145
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low

Questions about T519 THJ

Does T519 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T519 THJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T519 THJ?
The MOT on T519 THJ 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 T519 THJ done?
T519 THJ was recorded at 131,715 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has T519 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T519 THJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T519 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 T519 THJ find?
T519 THJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: handbrake only just requirements.

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