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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T521 RNJMOT history

T521 RNJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
159,823 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 RNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 RNJ was last recorded at 159,823 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 6,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,167 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,656 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,823 miles
  • 2023 – 153,167 miles
  • 2022 – 140,312 miles
  • 2019 – 132,535 miles
  • 2018 – 116,550 miles
  • 2017 – 115,028 miles
  • 2016 – 113,068 miles
  • 2015 – 110,459 miles
  • 2014 – 105,783 miles
  • 2013 – 100,539 miles
  • 2012 – 97,509 miles
  • 2011 – 90,528 miles
  • 2010 – 85,339 miles
  • 2009 – 76,946 miles
  • 2008 – 72,759 miles
  • 2007 – 67,749 miles
  • 2006 – 63,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,823 miles (+6,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,823 miles
    Test number
    198114805399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,167 miles
    Test number
    828524131996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,167 miles (+12,855)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,167 miles
    Test number
    649666102565
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass140,312 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,312 miles
    Test number
    659829408890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,080 miles (+7,545)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,080 miles
    Test number
    372758255800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,535 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,535 miles
    Test number
    749029411713
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,535 miles (+15,985)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,535 miles
    Test number
    820174223632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,550 miles (+1,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    842452852743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass115,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    231255011831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,028 miles (+1,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    495913534153
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  11. Pass113,068 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,068 miles
    Test number
    601091989865
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail112,980 miles (+2,521)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    902034763141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass110,459 miles (+4,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,459 miles
    Test number
    881729751839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished

  14. Pass105,783 miles (+5,244)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,783 miles
    Test number
    968755094245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r h/brake cable
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass100,539 miles (+3,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    675114873222
    • NoteN/s/r hand/brake need atten

  16. Pass97,509 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    799889672203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,528 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    839801001329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,339 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    911220570223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,946 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    353633439258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,759 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    302204358432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,076 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    311691268047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,749 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,749 miles
    Test number
    492018987028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,878 miles
    Test number
    114192576439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 RNJ

Does T521 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 RNJ expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 RNJ?
The MOT on T521 RNJ expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 RNJ done?
T521 RNJ was recorded at 159,823 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has T521 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 RNJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T521 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 T521 RNJ find?
T521 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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