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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T980 FLJMOT history

T980 FLJ is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,926 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 FLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 FLJ was last recorded at 117,926 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,912 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,926 miles
  • 2024 – 117,197 miles
  • 2023 – 114,399 miles
  • 2022 – 113,469 miles
  • 2021 – 112,133 miles
  • 2020 – 110,359 miles
  • 2018 – 107,803 miles
  • 2017 – 105,052 miles
  • 2016 – 97,717 miles
  • 2015 – 95,729 miles
  • 2014 – 92,001 miles
  • 2013 – 80,698 miles
  • 2012 – 72,435 miles
  • 2011 – 66,405 miles
  • 2010 – 60,900 miles
  • 2009 – 53,912 miles
  • 2008 – 50,794 miles
  • 2007 – 47,843 miles
  • 2006 – 41,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,926 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    359624717974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,912 miles (+715)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    947864460864
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass117,197 miles (+2,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,197 miles
    Test number
    946106962836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,399 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    248531994528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,469 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    593824612882
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,133 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    826873257370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,359 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    798200768719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,803 miles
    Test number
    708480990320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advise tyre heavy bald on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s and n/s/f tyres may be incorrectly fitted

  9. Fail107,803 miles (+2,751)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,803 miles
    Test number
    945500282313
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advise tyre heavy bald on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s and n/s/f tyres may be incorrectly fitted

  10. Pass105,052 miles (+7,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,052 miles
    Test number
    313197371018
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass97,717 miles (+1,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    728580716457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass95,729 miles (+3,728)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,729 miles
    Test number
    577613241662
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake disc corroding.
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlight aim on the minimum level.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R number plate light poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass92,001 miles (+11,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,001 miles
    Test number
    145762364103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,698 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    259241663493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,435 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    558894462197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,405 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    728272161132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,900 miles (+6,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    634935240121
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn below 3mm in tread centre & worn on inner shoulders.
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder.

  18. Pass53,912 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    343140149113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,794 miles
    Test number
    122381028173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,794 miles (+2,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,794 miles
    Test number
    141421728192
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  21. Pass47,843 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    963861187078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,836 miles (+6,158)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    534165777092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass41,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    884907826015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 FLJ

Does T980 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 FLJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T980 FLJ?
The MOT on T980 FLJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 FLJ done?
T980 FLJ was recorded at 117,926 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
Has T980 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 FLJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T980 FLJ 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 T980 FLJ find?
T980 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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