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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

H5 JWNMOT history

H5 JWN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

H5 JWN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
133,216 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JWN was last recorded at 133,216 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,179 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
3,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,216 miles
  • 2023 – 131,589 miles
  • 2022 – 130,868 miles
  • 2021 – 129,929 miles
  • 2019 – 129,119 miles
  • 2018 – 128,459 miles
  • 2016 – 127,382 miles
  • 2015 – 124,657 miles
  • 2014 – 121,955 miles
  • 2013 – 116,103 miles
  • 2012 – 112,615 miles
  • 2010 – 108,232 miles
  • 2009 – 98,347 miles
  • 2008 – 88,809 miles
  • 2007 – 81,452 miles
  • 2006 – 73,200 miles
  • 2005 – 63,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,216 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,216 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,216 miles
    Test number
    645261945475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,179 miles (+1,590)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    460112501930
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass131,589 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,589 miles
    Test number
    976243489606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass130,868 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,868 miles
    Test number
    535631016156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass129,929 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    660625231551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass129,119 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    211088602749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,459 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,459 miles
    Test number
    931375980920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,382 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,382 miles
    Test number
    268333973583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,999 miles (+2,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    591031687495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern slightly faded
  10. Pass124,657 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,657 miles
    Test number
    895722035106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,587 miles (+2,632)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,587 miles
    Test number
    267118625479
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass121,955 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,955 miles
    Test number
    329872224122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,945 miles (+5,842)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    405550324127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass116,103 miles (+3,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    779401033178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  15. Pass112,615 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,615 miles
    Test number
    909608832122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    472730900374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Fail108,232 miles (+9,885)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    941670100394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass98,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    894439189223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,347 miles (+9,538)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    392809089202
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass88,809 miles (+7,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    341005708323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass81,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    610392017393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,451 miles (+317)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    544702517340
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  23. Fail81,134 miles (+7,934)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    382298897255
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  24. Pass73,200 miles (+9,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    820802386247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  25. Pass63,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    102363385205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,894 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    183083485244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about H5 JWN

Does H5 JWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H5 JWN expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H5 JWN?
The MOT on H5 JWN expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H5 JWN done?
H5 JWN was recorded at 133,216 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 3,764 miles a year.
Has H5 JWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JWN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on H5 JWN 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 H5 JWN find?
H5 JWN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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