BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T609 OUJMOT history
T609 OUJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,393 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 52,393 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,585 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T609 OUJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T609 OUJ was last recorded at 52,393 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,069 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,324 miles
- Average per year
- 1,585 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,393 miles
- 2025 – 51,069 miles
- 2024 – 50,431 miles
- 2023 – 49,321 miles
- 2022 – 48,555 miles
- 2021 – 47,770 miles
- 2020 – 46,807 miles
- 2019 – 46,006 miles
- 2018 – 44,709 miles
- 2017 – 43,222 miles
- 2016 – 41,372 miles
- 2015 – 39,353 miles
- 2014 – 36,882 miles
- 2013 – 35,338 miles
- 2012 – 32,877 miles
- 2011 – 30,862 miles
- 2010 – 29,104 miles
- 2009 – 26,823 miles
- 2008 – 23,102 miles
- 2007 – 21,778 miles
- 2006 – 20,039 miles
- 2005 – 18,979 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,393 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has slight movement in runners
- AdvisoryRear sills corroded
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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,393 miles (+1,324)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 52,393 miles
- Test number
- 103934482237
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has slight movement in runners
- AdvisoryRear sills corroded
Pass51,069 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 51,069 miles
- Test number
- 715536249268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail51,069 miles (+638)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,069 miles
- Test number
- 189768268313
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass50,431 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 50,431 miles
- Test number
- 196617031734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,321 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 49,321 miles
- Test number
- 339414485720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 48,555 miles
- Test number
- 422587353283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,555 miles (+785)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,555 miles
- Test number
- 867335026510
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind plastic cover. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,770 miles (+963)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 47,770 miles
- Test number
- 775856254957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,807 miles (+801)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 46,807 miles
- Test number
- 708407910235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,006 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 46,006 miles
- Test number
- 566469781811
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes slight corrosion at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass44,709 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 44,709 miles
- Test number
- 238407527804
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,222 miles (+1,850)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,222 miles
- Test number
- 927429922648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,372 miles (+2,019)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 41,372 miles
- Test number
- 382330422159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre size 245/40r17w
Pass39,353 miles (+2,471)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,353 miles
- Test number
- 255988985483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,882 miles (+1,544)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 36,882 miles
- Test number
- 909387994134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,338 miles (+2,461)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,338 miles
- Test number
- 516914403270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,877 miles (+2,015)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,877 miles
- Test number
- 849837202212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,862 miles
- Test number
- 395543221295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,862 miles (+1,758)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,862 miles
- Test number
- 447473221204
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,104 miles (+2,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,104 miles
- Test number
- 951342630209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 26,823 miles
- Test number
- 740895229257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,823 miles (+3,721)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,823 miles
- Test number
- 301663229460
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass23,102 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,102 miles
- Test number
- 431195128260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,095 miles (+1,317)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,095 miles
- Test number
- 700762028251
- FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Pass21,778 miles (+1,739)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 21,778 miles
- Test number
- 512048927242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,039 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,039 miles
- Test number
- 554032246256
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail20,028 miles (+1,049)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,028 miles
- Test number
- 441251546224
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass18,979 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 18,979 miles
- Test number
- 760468125229
- NoteStrong advise:- rear tyres close to marker bars and wearing on edges
Questions about T609 OUJ
- Does T609 OUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T609 OUJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T609 OUJ?
- The MOT on T609 OUJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T609 OUJ done?
- T609 OUJ was recorded at 52,393 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,585 miles a year.
- Has T609 OUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T609 OUJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T609 OUJ 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 T609 OUJ find?
- T609 OUJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front drivers seat has slight movement in runners; rear sills corroded.
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