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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T527 JCFMOT history

T527 JCF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,258 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 JCF was last recorded at 127,258 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,969 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,289 miles
Average per year
4,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,258 miles
  • 2025 – 122,969 miles
  • 2024 – 118,534 miles
  • 2023 – 113,711 miles
  • 2022 – 108,799 miles
  • 2021 – 101,807 miles
  • 2019 – 97,447 miles
  • 2018 – 96,706 miles
  • 2017 – 95,491 miles
  • 2016 – 92,121 miles
  • 2015 – 87,544 miles
  • 2014 – 86,800 miles
  • 2013 – 85,327 miles
  • 2012 – 82,678 miles
  • 2011 – 79,255 miles
  • 2010 – 72,469 miles
  • 2009 – 65,240 miles
  • 2008 – 58,422 miles
  • 2007 – 51,384 miles
  • 2006 – 45,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,258 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,258 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,258 miles
    Test number
    147095342683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,969 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,969 miles
    Test number
    118219930026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,534 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,534 miles
    Test number
    818086276060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,530 miles (+4,819)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,530 miles
    Test number
    350219061461
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,711 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,711 miles
    Test number
    121168141726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,799 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,799 miles
    Test number
    339170226036
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail108,780 miles (+6,973)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    756301654256
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass101,807 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,807 miles
    Test number
    555919803265
    • 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))

  9. Pass97,447 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    964687721037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,706 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    186363505469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass95,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    493772727909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail95,491 miles (+3,370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    807965369137
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass92,121 miles (+4,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    775706506490
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass87,544 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    898226325148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    636163584176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,800 miles (+1,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    927662284152
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass85,327 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    329260193186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,678 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    676919082068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,255 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    719508681069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    863609880040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,469 miles (+7,229)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    592339880074
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass65,240 miles (+6,818)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    340086479014
    • NoteBootlid brakelight not working , unable to check if it is connected.
    • NoteFuel tank securing straps very rusty.
    • NoteOffside front tyre (2004) is starting to crack up across the tread.
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to c orrode.

  23. Pass58,422 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    434635178090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,384 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,384 miles
    Test number
    253069377066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,094 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    483022406146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    843006856046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 JCF

Does T527 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T527 JCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T527 JCF?
The MOT on T527 JCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T527 JCF done?
T527 JCF was recorded at 127,258 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,144 miles a year.
Has T527 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 JCF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T527 JCF 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 T527 JCF find?
T527 JCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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