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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T971 JEYMOT history

T971 JEY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,499 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T971 JEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T971 JEY was last recorded at 70,499 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,407 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
1,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,499 miles
  • 2025 – 69,407 miles
  • 2020 – 68,004 miles
  • 2013 – 66,560 miles
  • 2011 – 63,323 miles
  • 2010 – 56,643 miles
  • 2009 – 48,932 miles
  • 2008 – 39,678 miles
  • 2007 – 36,511 miles
  • 2006 – 33,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,499 miles
  • Advisory2 x rear tyre age 2009

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,499 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    140698993786
    • Advisory2 x rear tyre age 2009

  2. Pass69,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    772297180047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,407 miles (+1,403)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    738604335001
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass68,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    931771327170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,004 miles (+1,444)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    534004360173
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass66,560 miles (+20)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    588187233195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  7. Fail66,540 miles (+3,217)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    865576633199
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  8. Pass63,323 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    435096261260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,643 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    920868150281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,932 miles (+9,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    111257049228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,678 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,678 miles
    Test number
    600306468265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,612 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    670338678057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    920623677026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,511 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    670252177025
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail33,682 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,682 miles
    Test number
    263578966035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass33,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,682 miles
    Test number
    693098266076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T971 JEY

Does T971 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T971 JEY is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T971 JEY?
The MOT on T971 JEY is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T971 JEY done?
T971 JEY was recorded at 70,499 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,816 miles a year.
Has T971 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T971 JEY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T971 JEY 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 T971 JEY find?
T971 JEY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: 2 x rear tyre age 2009.

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