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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

NJ 1235MOT history

NJ 1235 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 30,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

NJ 1235 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
30,007 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJ 1235
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJ 1235 was last recorded at 30,007 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,715 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,007 miles
  • 2025 – 29,715 miles
  • 2024 – 29,675 miles
  • 2023 – 29,574 miles
  • 2022 – 29,162 miles
  • 2021 – 28,958 miles
  • 2020 – 28,547 miles
  • 2019 – 27,996 miles
  • 2018 – 27,431 miles
  • 2017 – 26,858 miles
  • 2016 – 26,639 miles
  • 2015 – 25,838 miles
  • 2014 – 25,222 miles
  • 2013 – 24,781 miles
  • 2012 – 24,290 miles
  • 2011 – 23,667 miles
  • 2010 – 22,721 miles
  • 2009 – 21,848 miles
  • 2008 – 21,212 miles
  • 2007 – 20,530 miles
  • 2006 – 19,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,007 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,007 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    230337001432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass29,715 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    781129836962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,675 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    980306914202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,574 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    758920322156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,162 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,162 miles
    Test number
    801662081257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,958 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    214363864636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail28,956 miles (+409)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    403828129104
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass28,547 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,547 miles
    Test number
    857271267227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    295976542397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,996 miles (+565)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    787712893321
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear of) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass27,431 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    383771612699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,858 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    369584801691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,639 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    436899434181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,838 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    645728565165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,222 miles (+441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    395651574182
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass24,781 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    958343963174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,290 miles (+623)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,290 miles
    Test number
    687112532153
    • NoteAll Four Shockabsorbers starting to corrode
    • NotePower Steering pipes are corroded
  18. Fail23,667 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,667 miles
    Test number
    287510661431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass23,667 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,667 miles
    Test number
    855110061157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,721 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,721 miles
    Test number
    210871160107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  21. Pass22,721 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,721 miles
    Test number
    881581060177
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  22. Pass21,848 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,848 miles
    Test number
    732022569123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    221893668102
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  24. Fail21,212 miles (+682)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    532692868164
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  25. Pass20,530 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,530 miles
    Test number
    433649457197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,619 miles
    Test number
    574643856143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,619 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,619 miles
    Test number
    551393656131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NJ 1235

What vehicle is registration NJ 1235 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJ 1235 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jun 1998. 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 NJ 1235 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJ 1235 is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJ 1235?
The MOT on NJ 1235 is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJ 1235 done?
NJ 1235 was recorded at 30,007 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 519 miles a year.
Has NJ 1235 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJ 1235 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on NJ 1235 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 NJ 1235 find?
NJ 1235 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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