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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

6181 JHMOT history

6181 JH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

6181 JH black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,740 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6181 JH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6181 JH was last recorded at 108,740 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,367 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,373 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,740 miles
  • 2025 – 106,367 miles
  • 2024 – 102,609 miles
  • 2023 – 96,547 miles
  • 2022 – 90,490 miles
  • 2020 – 90,005 miles
  • 2019 – 89,499 miles
  • 2018 – 83,140 miles
  • 2017 – 73,164 miles
  • 2016 – 60,545 miles
  • 2015 – 54,742 miles
  • 2014 – 47,196 miles
  • 2013 – 38,548 miles
  • 2012 – 35,961 miles
  • 2011 – 33,253 miles
  • 2010 – 31,337 miles
  • 2009 – 27,783 miles
  • 2008 – 23,733 miles
  • 2007 – 20,528 miles
  • 2006 – 16,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,740 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,740 miles (+2,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    913918863570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  2. Pass106,367 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,367 miles
    Test number
    383363599225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,333 miles (+3,724)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    697367532769
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  4. Pass102,609 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    838452634489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail102,589 miles (+6,042)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,589 miles
    Test number
    351491754746
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,547 miles (+2,562)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    834566877488
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,985 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,985 miles
    Test number
    102047524803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,490 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    347826360823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,005 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,005 miles
    Test number
    863591607799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,989 miles (+490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    795096135520
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,499 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,499 miles
    Test number
    543688314475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,323 miles (+5,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    914757468614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,140 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    218964522683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,164 miles (+12,619)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    869748535982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,545 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,545 miles
    Test number
    774269014491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,530 miles (+5,788)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    190308615256
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass54,742 miles (+7,546)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,742 miles
    Test number
    419934385019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking

  18. Pass47,196 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    696101304147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,548 miles (+2,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    157868803194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,961 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    358842402208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    828163391117
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass33,253 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    875053391122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,337 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    262159100235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,783 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,783 miles
    Test number
    723565309284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  25. Fail27,783 miles (+4,050)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,783 miles
    Test number
    294125809273
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  26. Pass23,733 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,733 miles
    Test number
    681718918289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,267 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,267 miles
    Test number
    184452228189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,528 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,528 miles
    Test number
    971632837181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    820889476132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6181 JH

What vehicle is registration 6181 JH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6181 JH on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jul 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 6181 JH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6181 JH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6181 JH?
The MOT on 6181 JH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6181 JH done?
6181 JH was recorded at 108,740 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has 6181 JH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6181 JH has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 6181 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 6181 JH find?
6181 JH passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel tank straps corroded.

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