BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
J8 FAEMOT history
J8 FAE is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 113,770 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FAE was last recorded at 113,770 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 7,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 106,458 miles · 13 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,312 miles
- Average per year
- 3,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 113,770 miles
- 2023 – 106,458 miles
- 2022 – 104,008 miles
- 2021 – 101,478 miles
- 2020 – 100,491 miles
- 2019 – 98,191 miles
- 2018 – 94,594 miles
- 2017 – 90,242 miles
- 2016 – 83,331 miles
- 2015 – 76,715 miles
- 2014 – 69,680 miles
- 2013 – 64,882 miles
- 2012 – 61,241 miles
- 2011 – 60,378 miles
- 2010 – 58,732 miles
- 2009 – 56,794 miles
- 2008 – 55,175 miles
- 2007 – 53,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,770 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,770 miles (+7,312)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 113,770 miles
- Test number
- 474934634697
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,458 miles (+2,450)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 106,458 miles
- Test number
- 139461640783
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,008 miles (+2,530)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 104,008 miles
- Test number
- 433345300485
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rcak (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,478 miles (+987)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 101,478 miles
- Test number
- 682430986536
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r body sill corroded
Pass100,491 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 100,491 miles
- Test number
- 325605294341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail100,491 miles (+2,300)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,491 miles
- Test number
- 620367148157
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket joins to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,191 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,191 miles
- Test number
- 911376191185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f rack arm has slight play
Fail98,191 miles (+3,597)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,191 miles
- Test number
- 197778709632
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded goes along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f rack arm has slight play
Pass94,594 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,594 miles
- Test number
- 378438620146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
Fail94,594 miles (+4,352)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,594 miles
- Test number
- 522163794429
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
Pass90,242 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 90,242 miles
- Test number
- 932121153735
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
Fail90,232 miles (+6,901)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,232 miles
- Test number
- 298110137336
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExcessive coolant leak
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
Pass83,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 83,331 miles
- Test number
- 451444365734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,331 miles (+6,616)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,331 miles
- Test number
- 532767665481
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Pass76,715 miles (+7,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,715 miles
- Test number
- 337078065177
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass69,680 miles (+4,798)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,680 miles
- Test number
- 218837864131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,882 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,882 miles
- Test number
- 617959983106
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass61,241 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 61,241 miles
- Test number
- 878628892132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,378 miles (+1,646)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,378 miles
- Test number
- 486147021373
- NoteN/s/f washer blocked
- NoteRear silancer corroded
Pass58,732 miles (+1,938)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,732 miles
- Test number
- 764577520364
- NoteN/s/r brake pipes corroded
Pass56,794 miles (+1,619)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 56,794 miles
- Test number
- 772727209379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,175 miles (+1,672)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,175 miles
- Test number
- 501108208375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,503 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,503 miles
- Test number
- 124489507398
- NoteBoth front wish bone rear arm bushes worn
Questions about J8 FAE
- Does J8 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J8 FAE expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FAE?
- The MOT on J8 FAE expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J8 FAE done?
- J8 FAE was recorded at 113,770 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 3,613 miles a year.
- Has J8 FAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FAE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on J8 FAE 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 J8 FAE find?
- J8 FAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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