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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T959 LRJMOT history

T959 LRJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
82,968 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 LRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T959 LRJ was last recorded at 82,968 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,857 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,111 miles
Average per year
2,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,968 miles
  • 2025 – 77,857 miles
  • 2024 – 77,847 miles
  • 2023 – 73,587 miles
  • 2022 – 70,353 miles
  • 2017 – 63,805 miles
  • 2016 – 61,389 miles
  • 2015 – 59,863 miles
  • 2014 – 52,765 miles
  • 2013 – 48,559 miles
  • 2012 – 48,157 miles
  • 2011 – 46,913 miles
  • 2010 – 46,342 miles
  • 2009 – 45,645 miles
  • 2008 – 44,477 miles
  • 2007 – 42,316 miles
  • 2006 – 37,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,968 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOsr sill corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,968 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    826506913196
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr sill corroded

  2. Pass77,857 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,857 miles
    Test number
    789702791486
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail77,855 miles (+8)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    352933688690
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail77,847 miles (+4,260)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    795286893995
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass73,587 miles (+3,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    669665059002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,353 miles (+6,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    415726074909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT END FITTING (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,805 miles (+2,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,805 miles
    Test number
    696832730570
    • AdvisoryENGINE MISSFIRE ON TICKOVER
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass61,389 miles (+1,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    999807907491
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass59,863 miles (+7,098)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    476431035159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre mishaping inner edge

  10. Pass52,765 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    176590374060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,559 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    538508293038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,157 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    287081662248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,136 miles (+1,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,136 miles
    Test number
    206335052222
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass46,913 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    955831751266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,342 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    360076050276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,645 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    973785769276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,477 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    612503058273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,420 miles (+2,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    120058548247
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Pass42,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    990077147208
    • 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)

  20. Fail42,316 miles (+5,191)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    592597747276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass37,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    323175856288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T959 LRJ

Does T959 LRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 LRJ expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 LRJ?
The MOT on T959 LRJ expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 LRJ done?
T959 LRJ was recorded at 82,968 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,295 miles a year.
Has T959 LRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 LRJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T959 LRJ 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 T959 LRJ find?
T959 LRJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 2 more.

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