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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

L70 JLBMOT history

L70 JLB is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 110,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L70 JLB black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,209 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 JLB was last recorded at 110,209 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,643 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
566 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,209 miles
  • 2024 – 109,643 miles
  • 2023 – 108,223 miles
  • 2022 – 104,606 miles
  • 2021 – 102,618 miles
  • 2020 – 102,604 miles
  • 2019 – 102,399 miles
  • 2018 – 100,971 miles
  • 2017 – 100,390 miles
  • 2016 – 98,426 miles
  • 2015 – 96,133 miles
  • 2014 – 95,863 miles
  • 2013 – 94,820 miles
  • 2012 – 92,437 miles
  • 2011 – 91,191 miles
  • 2010 – 89,739 miles
  • 2009 – 85,271 miles
  • 2008 – 76,070 miles
  • 2007 – 60,218 miles
  • 2005 – 46,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,209 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,209 miles (+566)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    226961232829
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,643 miles (+1,420)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    818282615137
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,223 miles (+3,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,223 miles
    Test number
    200655469678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,606 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,606 miles
    Test number
    549083609448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,604 miles (+1,986)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    428287184909
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,618 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    804785576619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,604 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,604 miles
    Test number
    416809699884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,399 miles
    Test number
    669893335486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,399 miles (+1,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,399 miles
    Test number
    793573088907
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass100,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,971 miles
    Test number
    197248093737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,971 miles (+581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,971 miles
    Test number
    306767400003
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass100,390 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,390 miles
    Test number
    852428311570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,426 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    210546663162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,133 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,133 miles
    Test number
    488010815146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass95,863 miles (+1,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    918344534135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass94,820 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    685337233143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass92,437 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,437 miles
    Test number
    447285122144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail92,437 miles (+1,246)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,437 miles
    Test number
    746204422108
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail91,191 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    266433521411
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass91,191 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    677263621198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass89,739 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,739 miles
    Test number
    461207710107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,271 miles (+9,201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    723447919136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on in vehicle

  23. Pass76,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    481758118281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,070 miles (+15,852)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    960578818219
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  25. Pass60,218 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,218 miles
    Test number
    970175927278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    223314827000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,324 miles (+9,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    482533207031
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass46,599 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    46,599 miles
    Test number
    394034005372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,591 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,591 miles
    Test number
    251061505397
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L70 JLB

Does L70 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 JLB is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 JLB?
The MOT on L70 JLB is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 JLB done?
L70 JLB was recorded at 110,209 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has L70 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 JLB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 JLB 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 L70 JLB find?
L70 JLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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