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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T545 JCFMOT history

T545 JCF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
68,331 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 JCF
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
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 JCF was last recorded at 68,331 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,329 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,331 miles
  • 2021 – 67,360 miles
  • 2020 – 66,376 miles
  • 2019 – 65,135 miles
  • 2018 – 64,031 miles
  • 2017 – 63,826 miles
  • 2016 – 62,867 miles
  • 2015 – 61,156 miles
  • 2014 – 60,253 miles
  • 2013 – 58,952 miles
  • 2012 – 57,159 miles
  • 2010 – 54,374 miles
  • 2009 – 52,412 miles
  • 2008 – 46,195 miles
  • 2007 – 42,563 miles
  • 2006 – 38,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,331 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Different leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust backbox deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,331 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,331 miles
    Test number
    498017577505
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,329 miles (+969)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    624972253415
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,360 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    804180032666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail67,343 miles (+967)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    715522116466
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass66,376 miles (+1,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    678150872365
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,135 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    564521783614
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail65,123 miles (+1,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    899112166449
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass64,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    753345919428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,031 miles (+205)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    924418619505
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryEngine bay vacum pipe split and perished

  10. Pass63,826 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    456117538138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,867 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    899527685429
    • AdvisoryDifferent leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside boot stay broken
    • AdvisoryOffside boot stay broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail62,867 miles (+1,711)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    191870939159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (Will not adjust) (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDifferent leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside boot stay broken
    • AdvisoryOffside boot stay broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass61,156 miles (+903)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,156 miles
    Test number
    686809025040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass60,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    797135334053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail60,253 miles (+1,301)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    398434634099
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    907984413092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,952 miles (+1,793)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    219021013070
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass57,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,159 miles
    Test number
    257504822012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,157 miles (+2,783)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    518394922096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,374 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    413020380144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail54,374 miles (+1,962)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    822730780186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass52,412 miles (+6,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    211883059445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass46,195 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,195 miles
    Test number
    904050618186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,563 miles
    Test number
    251369137454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,563 miles (+3,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,563 miles
    Test number
    774032537129
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  26. Pass38,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    411216926194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T545 JCF

Does T545 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 JCF expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 JCF?
The MOT on T545 JCF expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 JCF done?
T545 JCF was recorded at 68,331 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has T545 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 JCF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T545 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 T545 JCF find?
T545 JCF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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