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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

JML 338MOT history

JML 338 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

JML 338 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,075 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JML 338
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JML 338 was last recorded at 64,075 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2015: 47,210 miles, lower than 47,280 miles on 24 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,757 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
2,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,075 miles
  • 2024 – 63,757 miles
  • 2023 – 62,958 miles
  • 2022 – 62,106 miles
  • 2021 – 57,579 miles
  • 2020 – 56,388 miles
  • 2019 – 55,374 miles
  • 2018 – 53,356 miles
  • 2017 – 51,821 miles
  • 2016 – 49,565 miles
  • 2015 – 47,210 miles
  • 2014 – 41,977 miles
  • 2013 – 31,376 miles
  • 2012 – 29,142 miles
  • 2011 – 28,244 miles
  • 2010 – 27,651 miles
  • 2009 – 26,073 miles
  • 2008 – 25,571 miles
  • 2007 – 24,465 miles
  • 2006 – 23,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,075 miles (+318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    685163090521
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  2. Pass63,757 miles (+799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    285024702286
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUnderside/suspension components have surface corrosion

  3. Pass62,958 miles (+852)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    505751974146
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,106 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,106 miles
    Test number
    905916448303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,579 miles (+1,191)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    620774248592
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  6. Pass56,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,388 miles
    Test number
    661412228080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal is cracking

  7. Fail56,382 miles (+1,008)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    857895015040
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal is cracking

  8. Pass55,374 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,374 miles
    Test number
    482736813350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal is perishing

  9. Fail55,373 miles (+2,017)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,373 miles
    Test number
    970787986111
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal is perishing

  10. Pass53,356 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    806666248491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,821 miles (+2,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    355809461492
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass49,565 miles (+2,355)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    530171369351
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass47,210 miles (-70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,210 miles
    Test number
    686154469625
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Joint of steering rack has slight play

  14. Fail47,280 miles (+5,303)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,280 miles
    Test number
    636844993530
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Joint of steering rack has slight play

  15. Pass41,977 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    577179124324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen wash tank insecure

  16. Fail41,976 miles (+10,600)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    429459324433
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,376 miles (+1)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,376 miles
    Test number
    537561233331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has worn low on the inner edge
    • NoteScreen wash tank insecure sitting on ABS pump
    • NoteSome rusting to the front and rear suspension

  18. Fail31,375 miles (+2,233)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    277700233353
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking to outer edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has worn low on the inner edge
    • NoteScreen wash tank insecure sitting on ABS pump
    • NoteSome rusting to the front and rear suspension

  19. Pass29,142 miles (+898)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    408154522335
    • DangerousOff side front has tyre cracking of tread close to the wall of the tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have worn low on the inner edge
    • NoteRusting of the front suspension

  20. Pass28,244 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    128476121398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge

  21. Fail28,244 miles (+593)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    726976521304
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass27,651 miles (+1,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    782496920351
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass26,073 miles (+502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,073 miles
    Test number
    890157829375
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass25,571 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,571 miles
    Test number
    412514928439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,465 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,465 miles
    Test number
    464995527456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    690854526328
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

  27. Fail23,783 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,783 miles
    Test number
    384374926372
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Questions about JML 338

What vehicle is registration JML 338 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JML 338 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Nov 2001. 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 JML 338 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JML 338 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on JML 338?
The MOT on JML 338 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JML 338 done?
JML 338 was recorded at 64,075 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,118 miles a year.
Has JML 338 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JML 338 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on JML 338 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JML 338 find?
JML 338 passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: fuel cap seal deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm, and 3 more.

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