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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T87 BJWMOT history

T87 BJW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,762 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 BJW was last recorded at 70,762 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,724 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,038 miles
Average per year
915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,762 miles
  • 2025 – 69,724 miles
  • 2024 – 67,613 miles
  • 2023 – 65,972 miles
  • 2021 – 65,861 miles
  • 2019 – 65,135 miles
  • 2018 – 64,684 miles
  • 2017 – 63,396 miles
  • 2016 – 62,517 miles
  • 2015 – 61,685 miles
  • 2013 – 61,679 miles
  • 2012 – 60,954 miles
  • 2011 – 59,844 miles
  • 2010 – 58,629 miles
  • 2009 – 57,726 miles
  • 2008 – 56,207 miles
  • 2007 – 55,521 miles
  • 2006 – 52,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear outer sill corrosion
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3-4mm tread depth

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,762 miles (+1,038)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,762 miles
    Test number
    100299346437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3-4mm tread depth
  2. Pass69,724 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    764497241305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,613 miles (+1,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    462838651715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn
  4. Pass65,972 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,972 miles
    Test number
    220316750286
    • 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. Pass65,861 miles (+726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    440515191921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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. Pass65,135 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    307271262934
    • 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))
  7. Pass64,684 miles (+1,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,684 miles
    Test number
    908837616574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass63,396 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,396 miles
    Test number
    834354208571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,517 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    960484421828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,685 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    227626765498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,679 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    555381523238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,954 miles (+1,110)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    807757512253
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s/f washa jet slightly blocked
    • NoteOil leak on engine
  13. Pass59,844 miles (+1,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    179934421228
    • NoteSlight chip in front screen,oil leak off engine?
  14. Pass58,629 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    990608610241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront screen chipped!
  15. Fail58,629 miles (+903)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    762968610249
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront screen chipped!
  16. Pass57,726 miles (+1,519)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,726 miles
    Test number
    880864529231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s rear s/light dim ,bulb requires replacing.
  17. Pass56,207 miles (+686)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    810236028280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChip in front w/screen
  18. Pass55,521 miles (+2,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,521 miles
    Test number
    780767927223
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight chip in w/screen.
  19. Pass52,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    701650586196
    • NoteBoth rear flexi ends corroding, rear discs corroded, front tyres wearing low approx4mm, o/s/f tyre starting to perish, front screen chipped

Questions about T87 BJW

Does T87 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 BJW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 BJW?
The MOT on T87 BJW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 BJW done?
T87 BJW was recorded at 70,762 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 915 miles a year.
Has T87 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 BJW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on T87 BJW 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 T87 BJW find?
T87 BJW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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