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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

R121 JAJMOT history

R121 JAJ is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

R121 JAJ green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
57,542 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JAJ was last recorded at 57,542 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,467 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
2,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,542 miles
  • 2025 – 56,467 miles
  • 2018 – 56,388 miles
  • 2015 – 56,314 miles
  • 2014 – 54,590 miles
  • 2013 – 54,445 miles
  • 2012 – 54,013 miles
  • 2011 – 51,598 miles
  • 2010 – 40,893 miles
  • 2009 – 25,295 miles
  • 2008 – 20,126 miles
  • 2007 – 15,855 miles
  • 2006 – 14,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,542 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,542 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    5561280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,467 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    4253339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,388 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,388 miles
    Test number
    19462237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,314 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    145994604927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,590 miles (+145)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    437695974255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 2mm
  6. Pass54,445 miles (+432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    115540073200
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm
  7. Pass54,013 miles (+482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    705121872298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass53,531 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    409725042030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,598 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    135965811272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass51,598 miles (+10,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    309325611215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass40,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    161347410214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,893 miles (+15,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    752537910281
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass25,295 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    902932529245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,575 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,575 miles
    Test number
    391092839138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,566 miles (+4,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,566 miles
    Test number
    123901139199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass20,126 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    101204338156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,855 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,855 miles
    Test number
    831669307168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,931 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,931 miles
    Test number
    241168896258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,635 miles
    Test number
    544975866178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R121 JAJ

Does R121 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JAJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JAJ?
The MOT on R121 JAJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JAJ done?
R121 JAJ was recorded at 57,542 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,203 miles a year.
Has R121 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JAJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on R121 JAJ 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 R121 JAJ find?
R121 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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