BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
CDJ 55MOT history
CDJ 55 is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,003 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- CDJ 55
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
CDJ 55 was last recorded at 97,003 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2017: 95,091 miles, lower than 95,487 miles on 26 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,918 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 85 miles
- Average per year
- 1,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,003 miles
- 2025 – 96,918 miles
- 2024 – 96,757 miles
- 2022 – 96,707 miles
- 2021 – 96,678 miles
- 2019 – 96,117 miles
- 2018 – 95,924 miles
- 2017 – 95,091 miles
- 2016 – 95,487 miles
- 2015 – 94,490 miles
- 2014 – 93,812 miles
- 2013 – 90,265 miles
- 2012 – 88,349 miles
- 2011 – 86,268 miles
- 2009 – 84,284 miles
- 2008 – 78,995 miles
- 2007 – 71,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,003 miles
- Test number
- 735597677475
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail97,003 miles (+85)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,003 miles
- Test number
- 885992498680
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass96,918 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 96,918 miles
- Test number
- 985990661874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,757 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 96,757 miles
- Test number
- 555732397172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,707 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 96,707 miles
- Test number
- 875793295878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,678 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 96,678 miles
- Test number
- 818758418248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,117 miles (+193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,117 miles
- Test number
- 559934976465
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass95,924 miles (+833)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,924 miles
- Test number
- 900496459453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,091 miles (-396)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,091 miles
- Test number
- 711075822764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,487 miles (+997)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 95,487 miles
- Test number
- 812363595334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,490 miles (+30)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 94,490 miles
- Test number
- 227684035425
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail94,460 miles (+648)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,460 miles
- Test number
- 215457225162
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,812 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 93,812 miles
- Test number
- 997147404115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,759 miles (+3,494)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,759 miles
- Test number
- 185087794010
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn to legal limit
Pass90,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 90,265 miles
- Test number
- 426748153088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,265 miles (+1,916)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,265 miles
- Test number
- 639938553003
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass88,349 miles (+2,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 88,349 miles
- Test number
- 898917322032
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass86,268 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 86,268 miles
- Test number
- 736255601001
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Fail86,268 miles (+1,984)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,268 miles
- Test number
- 885144401023
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass84,284 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 84,284 miles
- Test number
- 350084669359
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail84,276 miles (+3,068)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,276 miles
- Test number
- 513593569341
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteExhaust lambda readings only just met limits
Pass81,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 81,208 miles
- Test number
- 164446909023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,206 miles (+2,211)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,206 miles
- Test number
- 584366209098
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail78,995 miles (+7,060)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,995 miles
- Test number
- 374116698106
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteCatalist rattling internaly
Pass71,935 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 71,935 miles
- Test number
- 830669747109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,691 miles5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,691 miles
- Test number
- 193035437131
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about CDJ 55
- What vehicle is registration CDJ 55 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show CDJ 55 on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 CDJ 55 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CDJ 55 is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on CDJ 55?
- The MOT on CDJ 55 is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has CDJ 55 done?
- CDJ 55 was recorded at 97,003 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,308 miles a year.
- Has CDJ 55 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. CDJ 55 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on CDJ 55 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on CDJ 55 find?
- CDJ 55 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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