
BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T997 JCPMOT history
T997 JCP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,487 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 167,487 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T997 JCP
- 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
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T997 JCP was last recorded at 167,487 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Aug 2014: 14,274 miles, lower than 140,641 miles on 19 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 167,325 miles · 2 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 162 miles
- Average per year
- 4,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 167,487 miles
- 2021 – 164,469 miles
- 2020 – 162,837 miles
- 2019 – 159,990 miles
- 2018 – 154,875 miles
- 2017 – 147,527 miles
- 2016 – 144,745 miles
- 2015 – 143,685 miles
- 2014 – 14,274 miles
- 2013 – 140,641 miles
- 2012 – 132,439 miles
- 2011 – 103,332 miles
- 2010 – 97,597 miles
- 2009 – 95,608 miles
- 2008 – 93,773 miles
- 2007 – 92,326 miles
- 2006 – 85,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,487 miles (+162)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 167,487 miles
- Test number
- 778266662578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail167,325 miles (+2,856)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,325 miles
- Test number
- 754528227590
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,469 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 164,469 miles
- Test number
- 503378478407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,837 miles (+2,847)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 162,837 miles
- Test number
- 667030842233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,990 miles (+5,115)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 159,990 miles
- Test number
- 928203928720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,875 miles (+7,348)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 154,875 miles
- Test number
- 729002505152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,527 miles (+2,782)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 147,527 miles
- Test number
- 925702641305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,745 miles (+1,060)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 144,745 miles
- Test number
- 539038774396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass143,685 miles (+129,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 143,685 miles
- Test number
- 649469205201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass14,274 miles (-126,367)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 14,274 miles
- Test number
- 378170834298
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- NoteHandbrake unbalanced
Pass140,641 miles (+8,202)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 140,641 miles
- Test number
- 679901333274
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass132,439 miles (+15)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 132,439 miles
- Test number
- 539287572239
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear exhaust mount not connected.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail132,424 miles (+29,092)5 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,424 miles
- Test number
- 619923772244
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear exhaust mount not connected.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass103,332 miles (+5,735)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 103,332 miles
- Test number
- 507762931172
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass97,597 miles (+6)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 97,597 miles
- Test number
- 141652370137
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll rear brake pipes greased
- NoteSlight play in steering
Fail97,591 miles (+1,983)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,591 miles
- Test number
- 372159960161
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAll rear brake pipes greased
- NoteSlight play in steering
Pass95,608 miles (+1,835)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 95,608 miles
- Test number
- 790635659118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll tyre walls cracked no exposed cords advise replacment
Pass93,773 miles (+1,447)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 93,773 miles
- Test number
- 500442928101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,326 miles (+6,777)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 92,326 miles
- Test number
- 464792297077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 85,549 miles
- Test number
- 921050076044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T997 JCP
- Does T997 JCP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T997 JCP expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T997 JCP?
- The MOT on T997 JCP expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T997 JCP done?
- T997 JCP was recorded at 167,487 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
- Has T997 JCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T997 JCP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T997 JCP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T997 JCP find?
- T997 JCP passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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