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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

296 JHWMOT history

296 JHW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

296 JHW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,175 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
296 JHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

296 JHW was last recorded at 86,175 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,785 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,175 miles
  • 2025 – 85,785 miles
  • 2024 – 84,981 miles
  • 2023 – 84,306 miles
  • 2022 – 83,681 miles
  • 2021 – 83,484 miles
  • 2020 – 83,250 miles
  • 2019 – 82,785 miles
  • 2018 – 82,327 miles
  • 2017 – 81,352 miles
  • 2016 – 79,416 miles
  • 2015 – 78,940 miles
  • 2014 – 78,909 miles
  • 2013 – 78,041 miles
  • 2012 – 77,350 miles
  • 2011 – 70,601 miles
  • 2010 – 62,905 miles
  • 2009 – 52,671 miles
  • 2008 – 41,795 miles
  • 2007 – 40,503 miles
  • 2006 – 37,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,175 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,175 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    566038608767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,785 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    851873670054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    878990752636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,981 miles (+675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    538722850499
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass84,306 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    840491728894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,681 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,681 miles
    Test number
    293690470446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,484 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    210043387600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,250 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    726600306978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    466328080144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joint

  10. Fail82,785 miles (+458)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    114607941524
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joint

  11. Pass82,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    656794042564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge has several cuts in the tread ,non reach the plies/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail82,327 miles (+975)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    635977173183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge has several cuts in the tread ,non reach the plies/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass81,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    852830472621
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail81,352 miles (+1,936)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    639053118149
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,416 miles (+476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,416 miles
    Test number
    137826563250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFule cap seal deteriorated.

  16. Pass78,940 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    559053405262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,909 miles (+868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    856034624206
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass78,041 miles (+691)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    849718413250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable casing snapped

  19. Pass77,350 miles (+6,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,350 miles
    Test number
    305172222419
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass70,601 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,601 miles
    Test number
    817234221240
    • NoteN/s/r diff support bush stared to split

  21. Fail70,562 miles (+7,657)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    857677611224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in o/s/f side wall.
    • NoteN/s/r diff support bush stared to split

  22. Fail62,905 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    684901880169
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,905 miles (+10,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    943581780111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,671 miles (+10,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,671 miles
    Test number
    992899809287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,795 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    122275048128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,503 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    774157607196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass37,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    991440376038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 296 JHW

What vehicle is registration 296 JHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 296 JHW on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 296 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 296 JHW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 296 JHW?
The MOT on 296 JHW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 296 JHW done?
296 JHW was recorded at 86,175 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has 296 JHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 296 JHW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 296 JHW 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 296 JHW find?
296 JHW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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