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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T804 BFJMOT history

T804 BFJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
166,204 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T804 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T804 BFJ was last recorded at 166,204 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,197 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,204 miles
  • 2023 – 165,709 miles
  • 2021 – 161,212 miles
  • 2020 – 154,585 miles
  • 2019 – 151,305 miles
  • 2017 – 147,528 miles
  • 2016 – 130,140 miles
  • 2015 – 121,456 miles
  • 2014 – 110,960 miles
  • 2013 – 108,664 miles
  • 2012 – 104,301 miles
  • 2011 – 94,224 miles
  • 2010 – 81,553 miles
  • 2009 – 71,298 miles
  • 2008 – 66,531 miles
  • 2007 – 58,912 miles
  • 2006 – 51,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,204 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder carriage has slight surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,204 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,204 miles
    Test number
    500321293072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage has slight surface corrosion

  2. Fail166,197 miles (+488)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,197 miles
    Test number
    195312634350
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage has slight surface corrosion

  3. Pass165,709 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,709 miles
    Test number
    112369214636
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,709 miles (+4,497)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,709 miles
    Test number
    282509057000
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,212 miles (+37)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,212 miles
    Test number
    468328336669
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail161,175 miles (+6,590)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,175 miles
    Test number
    182578961605
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass154,585 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,585 miles
    Test number
    506010271606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,579 miles (+3,274)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,579 miles
    Test number
    595802992467
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,305 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,305 miles
    Test number
    740759955920
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass147,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,528 miles
    Test number
    149009855065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  11. Fail147,528 miles (+17,388)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,528 miles
    Test number
    117267600390
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on poor condition

  12. Pass130,140 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,140 miles
    Test number
    548830109026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail130,124 miles (+8,668)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    200118002244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to check wipers due to washers not working
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass121,456 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,456 miles
    Test number
    468464225216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail121,442 miles (+10,482)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,442 miles
    Test number
    306763515275
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt splitting.
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal perished and splittiing.

  16. Pass110,960 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,960 miles
    Test number
    129303024268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail110,762 miles (+2,098)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,762 miles
    Test number
    629418614267
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass108,664 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,664 miles
    Test number
    688056133143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,301 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    846169332165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,224 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,224 miles
    Test number
    527656931172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail94,220 miles (+12,667)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    745875121167
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail81,553 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    123856320149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass81,553 miles (+10,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    451226820183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass71,298 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    784407129172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,275 miles (+4,744)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    651120629150
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber damp
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

  26. Pass66,531 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    872261528124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,912 miles (+7,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    274713407478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,347 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    202313426126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,036 miles
    Test number
    181602576053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T804 BFJ

Does T804 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T804 BFJ expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T804 BFJ?
The MOT on T804 BFJ expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T804 BFJ done?
T804 BFJ was recorded at 166,204 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has T804 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T804 BFJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T804 BFJ 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 T804 BFJ find?
T804 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; under carriage has slight surface corrosion.

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