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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T85 BJWMOT history

T85 BJW is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
107,424 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 BJW was last recorded at 107,424 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2015: 90,767 miles, lower than 860,112 miles on 17 Oct 2014.
  • 15 Oct 2015: 90,744 miles, lower than 90,767 miles on 14 Oct 2015.

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
107,107 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
2,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,424 miles
  • 2023 – 107,107 miles
  • 2022 – 105,077 miles
  • 2021 – 101,653 miles
  • 2020 – 101,261 miles
  • 2019 – 99,771 miles
  • 2018 – 98,020 miles
  • 2017 – 95,403 miles
  • 2016 – 93,205 miles
  • 2015 – 90,744 miles
  • 2014 – 860,112 miles
  • 2013 – 82,433 miles
  • 2012 – 78,998 miles
  • 2011 – 75,529 miles
  • 2010 – 71,516 miles
  • 2009 – 69,016 miles
  • 2008 – 66,640 miles
  • 2007 – 64,792 miles
  • 2006 – 62,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,424 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,424 miles
    Test number
    689461743385
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail107,424 miles (+317)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,424 miles
    Test number
    386563020706
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass107,107 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    352115363902
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail107,107 miles (+2,030)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    522381314959
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass105,077 miles (+3,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,077 miles
    Test number
    855474290774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass101,653 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    470478982562
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail101,651 miles (+390)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    612847490564
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass101,261 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,261 miles
    Test number
    929565768885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,771 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,771 miles
    Test number
    455151173789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,020 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    934576089898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,978 miles (+2,575)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,978 miles
    Test number
    572083009833
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust minor blow

  12. Pass95,403 miles (+2,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    529232003523
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted restricting access to components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pads 3/4 worn friction material
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiperblade minor splitting / still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded / minor leak of exhaust gasses

  13. Pass93,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,205 miles
    Test number
    737902600103
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated/rusty

  14. Fail93,205 miles (+2,461)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,205 miles
    Test number
    848631295257
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated/rusty

  15. Pass90,744 miles (-23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    731095715989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,767 miles (-769,345)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    690479393646
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass860,112 miles (+774,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    860,112 miles
    Test number
    795510094288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,092 miles (+3,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    419819584218
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass82,433 miles (+3,435)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    837353483242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished

  20. Pass78,998 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    997870592286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  21. Fail78,998 miles (+3,469)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    138580892286
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  22. Pass75,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    415388671210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,529 miles (+4,013)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    486508771235
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass71,516 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,516 miles
    Test number
    254248850215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    141688459268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,014 miles (+2,374)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    300650359469
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s parking brake efficiency low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding on friction surfaces.

  27. Pass66,640 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    350349648440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,792 miles (+1,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    700547047251
    • 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)

  29. Pass62,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    143698746284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 BJW

Does T85 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 BJW expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 BJW?
The MOT on T85 BJW expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 BJW done?
T85 BJW was recorded at 107,424 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 2,360 miles a year.
Has T85 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 BJW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T85 BJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T85 BJW find?
T85 BJW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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