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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T537 JGCMOT history

T537 JGC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
126,603 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T537 JGC was last recorded at 126,603 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,565 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,603 miles
  • 2022 – 125,991 miles
  • 2021 – 125,641 miles
  • 2020 – 125,262 miles
  • 2019 – 122,570 miles
  • 2018 – 120,931 miles
  • 2017 – 119,972 miles
  • 2016 – 117,634 miles
  • 2015 – 114,712 miles
  • 2014 – 110,466 miles
  • 2013 – 107,295 miles
  • 2012 – 104,671 miles
  • 2011 – 100,933 miles
  • 2010 – 96,271 miles
  • 2009 – 88,107 miles
  • 2008 – 83,061 miles
  • 2007 – 77,892 miles
  • 2006 – 49,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Check and adjust all service brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Check and adjust park brake offside low in balance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,603 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    369550231747
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,565 miles (+574)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,565 miles
    Test number
    492695760293
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH- lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,991 miles (+350)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    909723973276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner door handle insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding

  4. Pass125,641 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    612532032082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,262 miles (+2,692)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,262 miles
    Test number
    310329190778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to all brake pipes at ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON WEAR LIMIT!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside offside parking brake effort considerably lower than nearside, recommend adjustment / repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding

  6. Pass122,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,570 miles
    Test number
    769701943448
    • AdvisoryCheck and adjust all service brakes
    • AdvisoryCheck and adjust park brake offside low in balance

  7. Fail122,570 miles (+1,639)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,570 miles
    Test number
    803487718358
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCheck and adjust all service brakes
    • AdvisoryCheck and adjust park brake offside low in balance
    • AdvisoryRadiator split

  8. Pass120,931 miles (+959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    841299573015
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,972 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,972 miles
    Test number
    330830528778
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort slightly low

  10. Pass117,634 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,634 miles
    Test number
    991726990598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass114,712 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,712 miles
    Test number
    369577315107
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail114,712 miles (+4,246)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,712 miles
    Test number
    708817015153
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail110,466 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    496209834139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCorrosion rear brake pipes
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in lower balljoints

  14. Pass110,466 miles (+3,171)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    706009634164
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCorrosion rear brake pipes
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in lower balljoints

  15. Pass107,295 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,295 miles
    Test number
    916287733192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,286 miles (+2,615)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,286 miles
    Test number
    966634033114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  17. Pass104,671 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    315662912229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,653 miles (+3,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    688189602244
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass100,933 miles (+4,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,933 miles
    Test number
    597580911283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass96,271 miles (+8,164)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,271 miles
    Test number
    781171510205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake cables starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass88,107 miles (+5,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    734551019296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass83,061 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    713423498115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass77,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    820358447207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,892 miles (+28,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    701223647211
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass49,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,210 miles
    Test number
    901383056139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T537 JGC

Does T537 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T537 JGC expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T537 JGC?
The MOT on T537 JGC expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T537 JGC done?
T537 JGC was recorded at 126,603 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has T537 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 JGC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T537 JGC 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 T537 JGC find?
T537 JGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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