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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T530 JGBMOT history

T530 JGB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
71,780 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 JGB
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 expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 JGB was last recorded at 71,780 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,751 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,780 miles
  • 2023 – 70,658 miles
  • 2022 – 70,246 miles
  • 2021 – 69,636 miles
  • 2020 – 69,239 miles
  • 2019 – 68,885 miles
  • 2018 – 68,391 miles
  • 2017 – 67,803 miles
  • 2016 – 67,327 miles
  • 2015 – 66,751 miles
  • 2014 – 66,029 miles
  • 2013 – 64,948 miles
  • 2012 – 64,291 miles
  • 2011 – 63,384 miles
  • 2010 – 62,292 miles
  • 2009 – 61,592 miles
  • 2008 – 59,668 miles
  • 2007 – 55,960 miles
  • 2006 – 51,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,780 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded to upper limitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. Worn to upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,780 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    713483039277
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded to upper limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. Worn to upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Fail71,751 miles (+1,093)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    332949329271
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded to upper limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. Worn to upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass70,658 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    495877896463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,657 miles (+411)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    560614838847
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,246 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    295916940544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,636 miles (+397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    612171633017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,239 miles (+354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,239 miles
    Test number
    891601947825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,885 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    783147253875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,391 miles (+588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,391 miles
    Test number
    387638460470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass67,803 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,803 miles
    Test number
    657347154156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,327 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    298542350134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,751 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    976120805114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,029 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    205431204173
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear brake pipes

  14. Fail66,029 miles (+1,081)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    585417794073
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear brake pipes

  15. Pass64,948 miles (+657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    138568993406
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes leading to near and offside rear flexible brake hoses

  16. Fail64,291 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    715235392018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipe leading to flexi hoses
    • NoteNearside front control arm rear bush split and slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front control arm rear bush slightly worn
    • NoteSlight movement on nearside front ball joint
    • NoteWipers only operate continuously when on fastest setting

  17. Pass64,291 miles (+907)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    797065492074
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipe leading to flexi hoses
    • NoteNearside front control arm rear bush split and slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front control arm rear bush slightly worn
    • NoteSlight movement on nearside front ball joint
    • NoteWipers only operate continuously when on fastest setting

  18. Pass63,384 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    448612191068
    • NoteCorrosion on a nearside rear brake pipe
    • NoteNearside rear flexi brake hose retainer is worn and allowing movement of the hose

  19. Fail63,384 miles (+1,092)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    817387381017
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion on a nearside rear brake pipe
    • NoteNearside rear flexi brake hose retainer is worn and allowing movement of the hose

  20. Pass62,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    140633880401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,292 miles (+700)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    432211780084
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass61,592 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,592 miles
    Test number
    724159789073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,668 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    411603878031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail59,665 miles (+3,705)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    862152078096
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,960 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    850542677097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,793 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,793 miles
    Test number
    230420886074
    • NoteSlight play on offside steering rack

Questions about T530 JGB

Does T530 JGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T530 JGB expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T530 JGB?
The MOT on T530 JGB expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T530 JGB done?
T530 JGB was recorded at 71,780 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 1,027 miles a year.
Has T530 JGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 JGB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T530 JGB 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 T530 JGB find?
T530 JGB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; fuel tank straps corroded to upper limit; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, and 3 more.

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