BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
5498 JHMOT history
5498 JH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 23,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 23,208 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5498 JH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5498 JH was last recorded at 23,208 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 23,044 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 164 miles
- Average per year
- 751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 23,208 miles
- 2025 – 23,044 miles
- 2024 – 22,916 miles
- 2023 – 22,714 miles
- 2022 – 22,382 miles
- 2021 – 22,011 miles
- 2020 – 21,472 miles
- 2019 – 19,608 miles
- 2018 – 17,733 miles
- 2017 – 17,213 miles
- 2016 – 16,873 miles
- 2015 – 16,220 miles
- 2014 – 14,725 miles
- 2013 – 13,998 miles
- 2012 – 13,491 miles
- 2011 – 12,843 miles
- 2010 – 11,955 miles
- 2009 – 11,152 miles
- 2008 – 9,871 miles
- 2007 – 8,933 miles
- 2006 – 8,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass23,208 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 23,208 miles
- Test number
- 459336463894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,044 miles (+128)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 23,044 miles
- Test number
- 744038844794
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass22,916 miles (+202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 22,916 miles
- Test number
- 159087522957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass22,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 22,714 miles
- Test number
- 783298758991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,714 miles (+332)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,714 miles
- Test number
- 248503636126
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass22,382 miles (+371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 22,382 miles
- Test number
- 519062756331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sills slightly corroding
Pass22,011 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 22,011 miles
- Test number
- 663097193192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,472 miles (+1,864)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 21,472 miles
- Test number
- 627718404946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,608 miles (+1,875)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 19,608 miles
- Test number
- 713271121517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,733 miles (+520)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 17,733 miles
- Test number
- 397945682489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,213 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 17,213 miles
- Test number
- 820180357453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,873 miles (+653)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 16,873 miles
- Test number
- 465595816560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,220 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 16,220 miles
- Test number
- 626049745111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,725 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 14,725 miles
- Test number
- 748374854152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,998 miles (+507)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 13,998 miles
- Test number
- 255285553123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,491 miles (+648)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 13,491 miles
- Test number
- 156420752189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,843 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 12,843 miles
- Test number
- 998098951196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,955 miles (+803)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 11,955 miles
- Test number
- 661915260156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,152 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 11,152 miles
- Test number
- 151061369165
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass9,871 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 9,871 miles
- Test number
- 770083368156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,933 miles (+798)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 8,933 miles
- Test number
- 270706767172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,135 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 8,135 miles
- Test number
- 871787966144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,097 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,097 miles
- Test number
- 682855466103
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about 5498 JH
- What vehicle is registration 5498 JH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5498 JH on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jun 2001. 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 5498 JH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5498 JH is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5498 JH?
- The MOT on 5498 JH is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5498 JH done?
- 5498 JH was recorded at 23,208 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 751 miles a year.
- Has 5498 JH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5498 JH has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on 5498 JH 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 5498 JH find?
- 5498 JH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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