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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L5 BJAMOT history

L5 BJA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L5 BJA silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
60,946 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BJA was last recorded at 60,946 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,427 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
519 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,946 miles
  • 2025 – 60,427 miles
  • 2024 – 59,742 miles
  • 2023 – 59,388 miles
  • 2022 – 58,728 miles
  • 2021 – 58,220 miles
  • 2020 – 57,599 miles
  • 2019 – 56,789 miles
  • 2018 – 56,122 miles
  • 2017 – 55,631 miles
  • 2016 – 55,207 miles
  • 2015 – 54,711 miles
  • 2014 – 54,141 miles
  • 2013 – 53,474 miles
  • 2012 – 52,426 miles
  • 2011 – 51,643 miles
  • 2010 – 50,888 miles
  • 2009 – 49,289 miles
  • 2008 – 41,616 miles
  • 2007 – 40,470 miles
  • 2006 – 34,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,946 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,946 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    107510029425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,427 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,427 miles
    Test number
    539695413474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,742 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    470821586373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,388 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,388 miles
    Test number
    837281697836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,728 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    854321703973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,220 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    308014297749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,599 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    483985578005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear both rear brake discs are getting rusty
  8. Pass56,789 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    874421479574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,122 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,122 miles
    Test number
    415057105392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake and suspension components
  10. Fail56,088 miles (+457)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    959495214219
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush where lower arm locates on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake and suspension components
  11. Pass55,631 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    940967828638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,207 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    740101366927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,711 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    566852305231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,141 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    515246104297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,474 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    106860603248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,426 miles (+783)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    808991822261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe ferrul corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe ferrul corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front subframe
    • NoteStreering shaft slight corrosion
  17. Pass51,643 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    229141621228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass50,888 miles (+1,599)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    304359600219
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear disc slightly corroded
  19. Pass49,289 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    341787029258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,616 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    923729998114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,470 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    962203217295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    472051226207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BJA

Does L5 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BJA is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BJA?
The MOT on L5 BJA is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BJA done?
L5 BJA was recorded at 60,946 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has L5 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BJA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 BJA 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 L5 BJA find?
L5 BJA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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