BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc
EJ 371MOT history
EJ 371 is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,820 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 77,820 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EJ 371
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
EJ 371 was last recorded at 77,820 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Dec 2006: 54,304 miles, lower than 58,405 miles on 15 Dec 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,645 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 175 miles
- Average per year
- 970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,820 miles
- 2024 – 77,645 miles
- 2023 – 77,508 miles
- 2022 – 77,371 miles
- 2021 – 77,241 miles
- 2020 – 77,079 miles
- 2019 – 76,860 miles
- 2018 – 76,602 miles
- 2017 – 76,252 miles
- 2016 – 75,682 miles
- 2015 – 74,575 miles
- 2014 – 72,912 miles
- 2013 – 69,601 miles
- 2012 – 68,658 miles
- 2011 – 66,841 miles
- 2010 – 64,916 miles
- 2009 – 62,000 miles
- 2008 – 59,327 miles
- 2007 – 58,123 miles
- 2006 – 54,304 miles
- 2005 – 58,405 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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,820 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 77,820 miles
- Test number
- 474647545466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 77,645 miles
- Test number
- 841795132604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,645 miles (+137)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,645 miles
- Test number
- 798622024325
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass77,508 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 77,508 miles
- Test number
- 376176128269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,371 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,371 miles
- Test number
- 381402935861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,241 miles (+162)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 77,241 miles
- Test number
- 688244633015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,079 miles (+219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,079 miles
- Test number
- 474122432069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,860 miles (+258)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,860 miles
- Test number
- 171556644696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,602 miles (+350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,602 miles
- Test number
- 838719158749
- AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass76,252 miles (+570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,252 miles
- Test number
- 776748534719
- AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,682 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 75,682 miles
- Test number
- 587355687745
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass74,575 miles (+1,663)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 74,575 miles
- Test number
- 953422666104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn smooth on inner edge
Pass72,912 miles (+3,311)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 72,912 miles
- Test number
- 405763964312
- NoteFront tyres worn on both edges
Fail69,601 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,601 miles
- Test number
- 185180643363
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear inner tyre wall perished
Pass69,601 miles (+943)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 69,601 miles
- Test number
- 487090943363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear inner tyre wall perished
Pass68,658 miles (+1,817)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,658 miles
- Test number
- 427937342487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,841 miles (+1,925)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 66,841 miles
- Test number
- 226389731342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,916 miles (+2,916)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 64,916 miles
- Test number
- 573494030366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,000 miles (+2,673)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 62,000 miles
- Test number
- 152161049386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,327 miles (+1,204)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 59,327 miles
- Test number
- 592079138383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,123 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 58,123 miles
- Test number
- 420731247394
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,304 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 54,304 miles
- Test number
- 440786546484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail54,304 miles (-4,101)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,304 miles
- Test number
- 471886446442
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 58,405 miles
- Test number
- 473889945357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about EJ 371
- What vehicle is registration EJ 371 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EJ 371 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 EJ 371 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EJ 371 is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on EJ 371?
- The MOT on EJ 371 is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has EJ 371 done?
- EJ 371 was recorded at 77,820 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 970 miles a year.
- Has EJ 371 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EJ 371 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on EJ 371 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on EJ 371 find?
- EJ 371 passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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