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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T523 HFJMOT history

T523 HFJ is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,052 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 HFJ
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 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 HFJ was last recorded at 117,052 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,298 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
754 miles
Average per year
2,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,052 miles
  • 2025 – 116,298 miles
  • 2024 – 115,743 miles
  • 2023 – 115,711 miles
  • 2021 – 115,291 miles
  • 2020 – 109,741 miles
  • 2019 – 109,676 miles
  • 2018 – 108,842 miles
  • 2017 – 108,067 miles
  • 2016 – 106,959 miles
  • 2015 – 105,949 miles
  • 2014 – 102,723 miles
  • 2013 – 99,045 miles
  • 2012 – 97,311 miles
  • 2011 – 95,364 miles
  • 2010 – 91,004 miles
  • 2009 – 85,263 miles
  • 2008 – 79,462 miles
  • 2007 – 70,244 miles
  • 2006 – 61,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,052 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round, surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill and rear outer sill corroded

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.

  • Both sills corroding around the jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in the outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside parking brake effort low compared to the other side. Overall efficiency met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,052 miles (+754)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    681384971270
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round, surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill and rear outer sill corroded

  2. Pass116,298 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    817871777843
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroding around the jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low compared to the other side. Overall efficiency met

  3. Fail116,231 miles (+488)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,231 miles
    Test number
    253135838411
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative Does not stay in the on position (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroding around the jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low compared to the other side. Overall efficiency met

  4. Pass115,743 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,743 miles
    Test number
    588419108705
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail115,730 miles (+19)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,730 miles
    Test number
    444210516041
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail115,711 miles (+420)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,711 miles
    Test number
    423059518098
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin starting to go loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer side sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,291 miles (+5,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    834868346499
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass109,741 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,741 miles
    Test number
    230964719184
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear brake discs are corroded

  9. Pass109,676 miles (+834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    692660628988
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brake pipes are corroded

  10. Pass108,842 miles (+775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    498239604432
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear brake pipe is corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front brake hose is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear brake pipe is corroded

  11. Pass108,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    451691352116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake low effort

  12. Fail108,067 miles (+1,108)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    409149136700
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake low effort

  13. Pass106,959 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    368195439886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,949 miles (+73)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,949 miles
    Test number
    446605515284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bush perished
    • NoteCenter exhaust corroded

  15. Fail105,876 miles (+3,153)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    959615205268
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bush perished
    • NoteCenter exhaust corroded

  16. Pass102,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    239389614267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,723 miles (+3,678)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    388232514288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise air intake pipe is perished and split

  18. Pass99,045 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    656233203297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass97,311 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,311 miles
    Test number
    526462102208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,364 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    897650021295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,004 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    650312810251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,263 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    420841019212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,462 miles (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    630681278234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,244 miles (+8,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    372052817272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass61,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    294268886108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,683 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    634471686159
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T523 HFJ

Does T523 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T523 HFJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T523 HFJ?
The MOT on T523 HFJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T523 HFJ done?
T523 HFJ was recorded at 117,052 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,767 miles a year.
Has T523 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 HFJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T523 HFJ 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 T523 HFJ find?
T523 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round, surface corrosion; offside front inner sill and rear outer sill corroded.

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