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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T61 JCFMOT history

T61 JCF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,480 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 JCF was last recorded at 79,480 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,430 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,480 miles
  • 2024 – 79,430 miles
  • 2023 – 79,050 miles
  • 2022 – 78,008 miles
  • 2019 – 78,005 miles
  • 2018 – 78,000 miles
  • 2017 – 77,482 miles
  • 2016 – 76,059 miles
  • 2015 – 73,047 miles
  • 2014 – 72,340 miles
  • 2013 – 71,420 miles
  • 2012 – 67,387 miles
  • 2011 – 59,415 miles
  • 2010 – 53,154 miles
  • 2009 – 46,757 miles
  • 2008 – 40,358 miles
  • 2007 – 34,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,480 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,480 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    730876419982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,430 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    663791640561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    170559783638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,050 miles (+1,042)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    296710379473
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,008 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    864413624752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,005 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    335130215816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,004 miles (+4)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    762040072338
    • DangerousNearside Road wheel more than one fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,000 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,000 miles
    Test number
    804250740787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail77,994 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    561082949930
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. FailMileage not read7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    833889846843
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded corroded around the bends. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel gauge not working.
    • AdvisoryGear knob insecure.
    • AdvisoryRev gauge not working.
    • AdvisoryTemperature gauge not working.
  11. Pass77,482 miles (+1,423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,482 miles
    Test number
    607432331207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside disc surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside disc surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass76,059 miles (+3,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    225880369382
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to 1.6mm limit / also perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass73,047 miles (+707)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    268884805160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth sides front and both side rear brake disc surfaces slightl corroded
  14. Pass72,340 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    927737634019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail72,340 miles (+920)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    795796434033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail71,420 miles1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    319786853093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass71,420 miles (+4,033)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    336616553097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  18. Pass67,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    219928342095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail67,387 miles (+7,972)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    599338642034
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass59,415 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    139891831034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass53,154 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    980116730043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,757 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    582235659047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,358 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    151395548467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,943 miles
    Test number
    751857047044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 JCF

Does T61 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 JCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 JCF?
The MOT on T61 JCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 JCF done?
T61 JCF was recorded at 79,480 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has T61 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 JCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T61 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 T61 JCF find?
T61 JCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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