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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T74 JCFMOT history

T74 JCF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
125,822 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 JCF
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 JCF was last recorded at 125,822 miles on 2 May 2023, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2006: 46,405 miles, lower than 427,562 miles on 24 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,456 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,822 miles
  • 2022 – 125,456 miles
  • 2020 – 124,983 miles
  • 2019 – 123,204 miles
  • 2018 – 122,786 miles
  • 2017 – 122,237 miles
  • 2016 – 119,568 miles
  • 2015 – 118,853 miles
  • 2014 – 117,687 miles
  • 2013 – 111,252 miles
  • 2012 – 98,339 miles
  • 2011 – 88,966 miles
  • 2010 – 79,335 miles
  • 2009 – 68,913 miles
  • 2008 – 59,854 miles
  • 2007 – 47,947 miles
  • 2006 – 46,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,822 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front position lamp led lamps flickering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,822 miles (+366)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,822 miles
    Test number
    668590490834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,456 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    422157462492
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp led lamps flickering
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail125,453 miles (+470)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,453 miles
    Test number
    830668668458
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp led lamps flickering
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass124,983 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,983 miles
    Test number
    108434642475
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail124,980 miles (+1,776)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,980 miles
    Test number
    879024798486
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,204 miles (+418)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    891335297072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass122,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,786 miles
    Test number
    232852360658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail122,786 miles (+549)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,786 miles
    Test number
    490267113014
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass122,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    449667090748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,237 miles (+2,669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    762511319762
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass119,568 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    795953061571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,529 miles (+676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,529 miles
    Test number
    174774508595
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,853 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,853 miles
    Test number
    475477526946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass117,687 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    117,687 miles
    Test number
    636711044284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail117,685 miles (+6,433)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,685 miles
    Test number
    758725434281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass111,252 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,252 miles
    Test number
    906069233219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,190 miles (+12,851)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    546300813226
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass98,339 miles (+9,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    415612302132
    • NoteFront number plate stone chipped corrosion battery tray n/s/f lower arm inner bush splitting n/s/f ball joint boots perishing corrosion various steel brake pipes oil cooler pipes rusty

  19. Pass88,966 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,966 miles
    Test number
    156318711171
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windsreen oil cooler pipes rusty surface corrosion steel brake pipes corrosion exhaust front number plate stone chipped rear coil springs rusty corrosion battery tray

  20. Fail88,957 miles (+9,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    937767911181
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass79,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    640378210137
    • NoteFront rear brake discs corroded oil cooler pipes rusty corrosion exhaust n/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge on limit surface corrosion steel brake pipes slight exhaust blow manifold area small stone chips in windsreen

  22. Fail79,335 miles (+10,422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    283367410422
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass68,913 miles (+9,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    792325509127
    • NoteSurface corrosion exhaust corrosion in battery tray

  24. Pass59,854 miles (+11,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    102401828176
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded corrosion exhaust slight binding n/s/f brake corrosion battery tray

  25. Pass47,947 miles (+1,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    191992137152
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on outside edge

  26. Pass46,405 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    493667046362
    • NoteALL FOUR TYRES WEARING LOW
    • NoteREAR DISC RUSTY & RIDGED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY STEERING UJ

  27. Fail46,405 miles (-381,157)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    362625846338
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFRONT DISC RUSTY & RIDGED PADS WEARING LOW
    • NoteREAR DISC RUSTY RIDGED PADS WEARING LOW
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY STEERING UJ

  28. Pass427,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    427,562 miles
    Test number
    470864216149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T74 JCF

Does T74 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T74 JCF expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T74 JCF?
The MOT on T74 JCF expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T74 JCF done?
T74 JCF was recorded at 125,822 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023.
Has T74 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 JCF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T74 JCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T74 JCF find?
T74 JCF passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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