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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

NJC 840MOT history

NJC 840 is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

NJC 840 grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,924 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJC 840
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJC 840 was last recorded at 59,924 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,924 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,924 miles
  • 2025 – 59,924 miles
  • 2024 – 59,924 miles
  • 2023 – 59,920 miles
  • 2022 – 59,913 miles
  • 2021 – 59,875 miles
  • 2020 – 59,871 miles
  • 2018 – 58,078 miles
  • 2017 – 57,718 miles
  • 2016 – 56,481 miles
  • 2015 – 56,254 miles
  • 2014 – 56,105 miles
  • 2013 – 55,040 miles
  • 2012 – 54,927 miles
  • 2011 – 54,691 miles
  • 2010 – 51,962 miles
  • 2009 – 43,750 miles
  • 2008 – 40,618 miles
  • 2007 – 34,984 miles
  • 2006 – 28,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,924 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    626254503229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass59,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    553316400160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,924 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    231690964413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,922 miles (+2)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    392284916532
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOverheating

  5. Pass59,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    510669175774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401893086025
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass59,913 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,913 miles
    Test number
    601434398651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,875 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    520603346986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,871 miles
    Test number
    159263250591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,871 miles (+1,793)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,871 miles
    Test number
    652658698500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,078 miles (+360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,078 miles
    Test number
    713301176238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass57,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    857006806301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail57,718 miles (+1,237)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    892316617072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,481 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    527739454051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,254 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    295637555452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,105 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    867391494193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight buckle to o/s rear wheel
    • NoteSlight cracking to auxilliary belt

  17. Fail56,101 miles (+1,061)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,101 miles
    Test number
    615786884113
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight buckle to o/s rear wheel
    • NoteSlight cracking to auxilliary belt

  18. Pass55,040 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    736437323192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,927 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    407970852125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,691 miles (+2,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    287176191127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    380956390191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,962 miles (+8,212)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    440406290102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail43,750 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    184217579075
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass43,750 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    971207079093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,618 miles (+5,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,618 miles
    Test number
    530620588012
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm

  26. Pass34,984 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    462350167080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    744268946048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NJC 840

What vehicle is registration NJC 840 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJC 840 on a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. 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 NJC 840 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJC 840 is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJC 840?
The MOT on NJC 840 is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJC 840 done?
NJC 840 was recorded at 59,924 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,539 miles a year.
Has NJC 840 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJC 840 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on NJC 840 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 NJC 840 find?
NJC 840 passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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