BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T86 KJFMOT history

T86 KJF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
166,742 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,547 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T86 KJF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T86 KJF
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 KJF was last recorded at 166,742 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 7,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,309 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,433 miles
Average per year
6,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,742 miles
  • 2023 – 159,309 miles
  • 2022 – 154,657 miles
  • 2021 – 150,214 miles
  • 2020 – 148,153 miles
  • 2018 – 145,799 miles
  • 2017 – 140,217 miles
  • 2016 – 133,122 miles
  • 2015 – 128,012 miles
  • 2014 – 118,739 miles
  • 2013 – 112,562 miles
  • 2011 – 105,462 miles
  • 2010 – 97,517 miles
  • 2009 – 88,122 miles
  • 2008 – 69,840 miles
  • 2007 – 58,527 miles
  • 2006 – 47,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,742 miles
  • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,742 miles (+7,433)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,742 miles
    Test number
    103684005436
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass159,309 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,309 miles
    Test number
    905270582862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Fail159,303 miles (+4,646)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,303 miles
    Test number
    694472331164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass154,657 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,657 miles
    Test number
    160675811706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Fail154,625 miles (+4,411)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    456725643534
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  6. Pass150,214 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,214 miles
    Test number
    550462429115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,212 miles (+2,059)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    574562215920
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,153 miles (+2,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,153 miles
    Test number
    924381272712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake level too high
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass145,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,799 miles
    Test number
    457572061577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail145,797 miles (+5,580)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    364414029515
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass140,217 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,217 miles
    Test number
    493411126676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail140,203 miles (+7,081)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,203 miles
    Test number
    605423881779
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass133,122 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,122 miles
    Test number
    485446429589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,119 miles (+16)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,119 miles
    Test number
    844794330912
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail133,103 miles (+5,091)6 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,103 miles
    Test number
    962622222229
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass128,012 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,012 miles
    Test number
    566257775107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,739 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    336084674166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,562 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    405265873110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,462 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    428727531355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,460 miles (+7,943)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    646006931300
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,517 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,517 miles
    Test number
    490985530386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,122 miles (+133)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    422451949350
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brakes 16% inbalanced
    • NoteNsf tyre perished
    • NoteNsr cv boot insecure

  23. Fail87,989 miles (+7,233)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    691678439337
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brakes 16% inbalanced
    • NoteNsf tyre perished
    • NoteNsr cv boot insecure

  24. Pass80,756 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    754812169003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Number Plate discoloured
    • NoteN/S/R Outer CV Gaiter Split

  25. Fail80,756 miles (+10,916)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    663092169019
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Number Plate discoloured
    • NoteN/S/R Outer CV Gaiter Split

  26. Pass69,840 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,840 miles
    Test number
    370306568042
    • NoteN/s/r cv gaiter split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre flat

  27. Fail69,839 miles (+11,312)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,839 miles
    Test number
    834885368014
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r cv gaiter split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre flat

  28. Pass58,527 miles (+11,450)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    102217967030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise near side rear outer c/v joint boot is badly split.

  29. Pass47,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    814999066080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,077 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    263328966094
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r cv boot insecure
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and slight judder

Questions about T86 KJF

Does T86 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T86 KJF expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T86 KJF?
The MOT on T86 KJF expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T86 KJF done?
T86 KJF was recorded at 166,742 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 6,547 miles a year.
Has T86 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 KJF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T86 KJF 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 T86 KJF find?
T86 KJF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; body corrosion, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T86 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.