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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T73 JCFMOT history

T73 JCF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,604 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 JCF was last recorded at 89,604 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,210 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
394 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,604 miles
  • 2024 – 89,210 miles
  • 2023 – 88,684 miles
  • 2022 – 86,929 miles
  • 2021 – 85,836 miles
  • 2020 – 83,771 miles
  • 2019 – 82,678 miles
  • 2018 – 81,357 miles
  • 2017 – 80,307 miles
  • 2016 – 79,027 miles
  • 2015 – 77,325 miles
  • 2014 – 75,202 miles
  • 2013 – 73,553 miles
  • 2012 – 70,416 miles
  • 2011 – 68,199 miles
  • 2010 – 63,568 miles
  • 2009 – 58,548 miles
  • 2008 – 51,104 miles
  • 2007 – 43,218 miles
  • 2005 – 38,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre, has slightly stepped tread ,and may cause increased road noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,604 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    127464538129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail89,604 miles (+394)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    767692666584
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass89,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    590166058482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail89,210 miles (+526)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    912078637038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass88,684 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    589462653945
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail88,681 miles (+1,752)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,681 miles
    Test number
    383634366109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,929 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    714423948534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre, has slightly stepped tread ,and may cause increased road noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail86,926 miles (+1,090)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,926 miles
    Test number
    719347741696
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre, has slightly stepped tread ,and may cause increased road noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass85,836 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    833418348002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass83,771 miles (+1,093)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    990244004587
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  11. Pass82,678 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    886596949002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,659 miles (+1,302)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    592784680108
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  13. Pass81,357 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    462040481696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,346 miles (+1,039)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    925791188088
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  15. Pass80,307 miles (+1,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,307 miles
    Test number
    840213709835
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass79,027 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    346764597090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency lower on Offside but overall efficiency above requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-2-3 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryReset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim
    • AdvisoryTail pipe exhaust hanger broken
  17. Fail79,027 miles (+1,702)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    285048855197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency lower on Offside but overall efficiency above requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-2-3 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryReset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim
    • AdvisoryTail pipe exhaust hanger broken
  18. Pass77,325 miles (+2,123)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,325 miles
    Test number
    565748945188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass75,202 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    587299634140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass73,553 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,553 miles
    Test number
    258722653460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,416 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,416 miles
    Test number
    275379782022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,199 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    415544291083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,568 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    141038210004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,513 miles (+4,965)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    604751410002
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass58,548 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    864926319051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,104 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    703069318030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,218 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    164586817424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,053 miles
    Test number
    431602825300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 JCF

Does T73 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 JCF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T73 JCF?
The MOT on T73 JCF is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 JCF done?
T73 JCF was recorded at 89,604 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has T73 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 JCF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T73 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 T73 JCF find?
T73 JCF passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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