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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T57 BLJMOT history

T57 BLJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
112,272 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 BLJ was last recorded at 112,272 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,249 miles · 23 May 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,272 miles
  • 2022 – 112,249 miles
  • 2021 – 111,854 miles
  • 2020 – 110,060 miles
  • 2019 – 109,810 miles
  • 2018 – 109,510 miles
  • 2017 – 109,246 miles
  • 2016 – 108,962 miles
  • 2015 – 107,785 miles
  • 2014 – 105,068 miles
  • 2013 – 100,699 miles
  • 2011 – 94,005 miles
  • 2010 – 91,516 miles
  • 2009 – 88,775 miles
  • 2008 – 84,691 miles
  • 2007 – 75,558 miles
  • 2006 – 69,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,272 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill covers 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind on offside and pads effected by overheating (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Starter motor fault engine very difficult to start

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,272 miles (+23)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,272 miles
    Test number
    439330451473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill covers corroded

  2. Pass112,249 miles (+395)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    736447293915
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,854 miles (+1,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    684586740770
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,060 miles (+250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    467891766716
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,810 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,810 miles
    Test number
    458919442947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass109,510 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    872006964787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,246 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,246 miles
    Test number
    494027514626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass108,962 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    405253571491
    • DangerousStarter motor fault engine very difficult to start
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind on offside and pads effected by overheating (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail108,960 miles (+1,175)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,960 miles
    Test number
    256511058111
    • DangerousStarter motor fault engine very difficult to start
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush split (2.4.F.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush weak advise replace as pair (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind on offside and pads effected by overheating (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail107,785 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    478240515132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion all rear brake pipes

  11. Pass107,785 miles (+2,717)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    616320515140
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion all rear brake pipes

  12. Pass105,068 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,068 miles
    Test number
    908819624108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriated

  13. Fail105,066 miles (+4,367)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,066 miles
    Test number
    639086424147
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriated

  14. Pass100,699 miles (+6,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    617026783039
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,005 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    267680581225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,351 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    348094751104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,516 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    333227120100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,775 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,775 miles
    Test number
    360534869071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,691 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    143317008014
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass84,691 miles (+9,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    701957908051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass75,558 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    703278317093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,717 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    641710016132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,716 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    223882106406
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T57 BLJ

Does T57 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 BLJ expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 BLJ?
The MOT on T57 BLJ expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 BLJ done?
T57 BLJ was recorded at 112,272 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 2,464 miles a year.
Has T57 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 BLJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T57 BLJ 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 T57 BLJ find?
T57 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose slightly deteriorated all four; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased, and 5 more.

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