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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

T870 OWJMOT history

T870 OWJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
66,808 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 OWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 OWJ was last recorded at 66,808 miles on 25 May 2024, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,475 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
1,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,808 miles
  • 2023 – 66,475 miles
  • 2022 – 64,935 miles
  • 2021 – 63,869 miles
  • 2020 – 63,196 miles
  • 2019 – 63,179 miles
  • 2018 – 62,892 miles
  • 2017 – 62,305 miles
  • 2016 – 60,831 miles
  • 2015 – 59,382 miles
  • 2014 – 57,889 miles
  • 2013 – 56,290 miles
  • 2012 – 54,080 miles
  • 2011 – 51,688 miles
  • 2010 – 49,682 miles
  • 2009 – 46,527 miles
  • 2008 – 40,292 miles
  • 2007 – 37,356 miles
  • 2006 – 30,397 miles
  • 2005 – 30,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,808 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,808 miles (+333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    264910575366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,475 miles (+1,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    303249946240
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass64,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    794529058175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,933 miles (+1,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,933 miles
    Test number
    564636803201
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass63,869 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    738699321187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,805 miles (+609)5 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,805 miles
    Test number
    633790735942
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer box outer casing is corroded but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,196 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    972260241465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,179 miles (+287)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    115820276400
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,892 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    573185299245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,887 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,887 miles
    Test number
    688154644882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail62,875 miles (+570)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    655533702143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass62,305 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    746444343904
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has Various deep cuts/splits on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sill has excessive corrosion, close to mot prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail62,305 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    531256282596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has Various deep cuts/splits on inner side wall
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sill has excessive corrosion, close to mot prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    726416458236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall 235/40/17
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail60,831 miles (+1,449)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    101153623626
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall 235/40/17
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass59,382 miles (+1,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    268431178192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass57,889 miles (+1,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,889 miles
    Test number
    485667744287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass56,290 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    178928643204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage to front slam panel.

  19. Fail56,247 miles (+2,167)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    606261043200
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage to front slam panel.

  20. Pass54,080 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,080 miles
    Test number
    486173842216
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f wheel has slight play

  21. Fail54,052 miles (+2,364)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    367756622462
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMileage bulb dim
    • NoteO/s/f wheel has slight play

  22. Pass51,688 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    758759121229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    914780830244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,682 miles (+3,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    300136320437
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass46,527 miles (+6,235)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,527 miles
    Test number
    863380239211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror repaired

  26. Pass40,292 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,292 miles
    Test number
    754559998128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,356 miles (+6,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,356 miles
    Test number
    733202817362
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn just on legal limit

  28. Pass30,397 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,397 miles
    Test number
    623745316214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    403256265184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 OWJ

Does T870 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 OWJ expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 OWJ?
The MOT on T870 OWJ expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 OWJ done?
T870 OWJ was recorded at 66,808 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2024, an average of 1,923 miles a year.
Has T870 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 OWJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T870 OWJ 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 T870 OWJ find?
T870 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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