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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,892 cc

T718 LJWMOT history

T718 LJW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 111,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,153 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,892 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 LJW was last recorded at 111,153 miles on 29 May 2026, 5,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,876 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,277 miles
Average per year
3,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,153 miles
  • 2025 – 105,876 miles
  • 2024 – 102,593 miles
  • 2023 – 102,190 miles
  • 2022 – 100,383 miles
  • 2021 – 99,780 miles
  • 2020 – 99,144 miles
  • 2019 – 98,573 miles
  • 2018 – 97,594 miles
  • 2017 – 94,910 miles
  • 2016 – 92,610 miles
  • 2015 – 90,400 miles
  • 2014 – 85,861 miles
  • 2013 – 80,728 miles
  • 2012 – 75,061 miles
  • 2011 – 69,115 miles
  • 2010 – 61,497 miles
  • 2009 – 56,485 miles
  • 2008 – 48,936 miles
  • 2007 – 40,019 miles
  • 2006 – 33,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,153 miles
    Test number
    896225275972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail111,153 miles (+5,277)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,153 miles
    Test number
    567726685721
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass105,876 miles (+3,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    948612678704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    389177004382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail102,593 miles (+403)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    916629387322
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass102,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    404710888941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,190 miles (+1,807)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    453622002840
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,383 miles (+603)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    480222004604
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable outer casing split (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,780 miles (+636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    259023435443
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear hanging mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,144 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    862201969791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,573 miles (+979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,573 miles
    Test number
    530910073529
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    831102919208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail97,594 miles (+2,684)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    918645828638
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass94,910 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    159984316705
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail94,909 miles (+2,299)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    989605987593
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass92,610 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,610 miles
    Test number
    675439613404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables outer case

  17. Fail92,610 miles (+2,210)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,610 miles
    Test number
    329106069398
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables outer case

  18. Pass90,400 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    596852335187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail90,400 miles (+4,539)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    797081135151
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass85,861 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    206193734119
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass80,728 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    229440553442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail80,705 miles (+5,644)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    416180953106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass75,061 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,061 miles
    Test number
    738740052156
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail75,060 miles (+5,945)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    357962442118
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass69,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    559583151143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,105 miles (+7,608)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    349833551108
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass61,497 miles (+5,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    273804140104
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass56,485 miles (+7,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,485 miles
    Test number
    211209869114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail48,936 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    504611558061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass48,936 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    781391458091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,019 miles (+6,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    351305927012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass33,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,101 miles
    Test number
    930019046057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 LJW

Does T718 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T718 LJW is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T718 LJW?
The MOT on T718 LJW is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T718 LJW done?
T718 LJW was recorded at 111,153 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,850 miles a year.
Has T718 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 LJW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T718 LJW 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 T718 LJW find?
T718 LJW passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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