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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

J2 VOBMOT history

J2 VOB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

J2 VOB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,511 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J2 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J2 VOB was last recorded at 120,511 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,105 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,406 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,511 miles
  • 2025 – 119,105 miles
  • 2024 – 118,555 miles
  • 2023 – 116,037 miles
  • 2022 – 116,019 miles
  • 2021 – 115,210 miles
  • 2020 – 115,004 miles
  • 2019 – 114,905 miles
  • 2018 – 113,127 miles
  • 2017 – 110,817 miles
  • 2016 – 105,474 miles
  • 2015 – 103,970 miles
  • 2014 – 99,760 miles
  • 2012 – 91,299 miles
  • 2011 – 82,078 miles
  • 2010 – 77,093 miles
  • 2009 – 71,975 miles
  • 2008 – 70,979 miles
  • 2007 – 70,074 miles
  • 2006 – 49,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,511 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.

  • Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Viscus fan noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central rear exhaust box outlet pipe cracked but not leaking excessively, passes emissions test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer door handle opens door at the very end of its travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not binding excessively at time of test,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Spare wheel missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,511 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,511 miles
    Test number
    967256218484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,105 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,105 miles
    Test number
    959364052917
    • AdvisoryViscus fan noisy

  3. Fail119,103 miles (+548)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    819734750985
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryViscus fan noisy

  4. Pass118,555 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    375943307308
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central rear exhaust box outlet pipe cracked but not leaking excessively, passes emissions test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer door handle opens door at the very end of its travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not binding excessively at time of test, (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  5. Fail118,486 miles (+2,449)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    387960046966
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central rear exhaust box outlet pipe cracked but not leaking excessively, passes emissions test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer door handle opens door at the very end of its travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not binding excessively at time of test, (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  6. Pass116,037 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    774583460844
    • AdvisoryChip In Windscreen
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass116,019 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    914746789799
    • AdvisoryChip in Windscreen
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass115,210 miles (+206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    187029044061
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn

  9. Pass115,004 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,004 miles
    Test number
    548602345331
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  10. Pass114,905 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    984125193738
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated has slight play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished but still maintaining a positive at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in steering wheel suspect column bearing

  11. Fail114,901 miles (+1,774)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,901 miles
    Test number
    134108261390
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated has slight play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished but still maintaining a positive at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in steering wheel suspect column bearing

  12. Pass113,127 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,127 miles
    Test number
    229088833540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail113,100 miles (+2,283)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,100 miles
    Test number
    443599306092
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travle

  14. Pass110,817 miles (+5,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,817 miles
    Test number
    728269074650
    • 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)

  15. Pass105,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    528150134717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail105,463 miles (+1,493)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,463 miles
    Test number
    602946905942
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass103,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,970 miles
    Test number
    206560695078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,970 miles (+4,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,970 miles
    Test number
    988880795093
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass99,760 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    899930894085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,299 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,299 miles
    Test number
    406340932218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,247 miles (+9,169)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    758578122218
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass82,078 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,078 miles
    Test number
    877168001286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,093 miles (+5,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    784843290106
    • 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)

  24. Pass71,975 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    163224299183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    212966298403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,979 miles (+905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    994093798118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass70,074 miles (+20,786)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    724954467114
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge require replacement shortly
    • NoteRear pads require replacement in approx 500 miles
    • NoteSlight play in lower ball joints

  28. Pass49,288 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    811771816190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,246 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    301023306189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about J2 VOB

Does J2 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J2 VOB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J2 VOB?
The MOT on J2 VOB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J2 VOB done?
J2 VOB was recorded at 120,511 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has J2 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J2 VOB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on J2 VOB 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 J2 VOB find?
J2 VOB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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