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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R201 WJBMOT history

R201 WJB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

R201 WJB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,260 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R201 WJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R201 WJB was last recorded at 136,260 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,260 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,260 miles
  • 2024 – 135,256 miles
  • 2023 – 134,334 miles
  • 2022 – 133,082 miles
  • 2021 – 131,672 miles
  • 2019 – 124,853 miles
  • 2018 – 121,378 miles
  • 2017 – 113,738 miles
  • 2016 – 106,158 miles
  • 2015 – 96,925 miles
  • 2014 – 93,846 miles
  • 2012 – 92,320 miles
  • 2011 – 84,382 miles
  • 2010 – 77,484 miles
  • 2009 – 76,257 miles
  • 2007 – 75,123 miles
  • 2006 – 68,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderbody components rusty

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    274920553416
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components rusty

  2. Fail136,260 miles (+1,004)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    964751525291
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components rusty

  3. Pass135,256 miles (+922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,256 miles
    Test number
    664926369030
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components rusy

  4. Pass134,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,334 miles
    Test number
    697237121910
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail134,334 miles (+1,252)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,334 miles
    Test number
    762300162399
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass133,082 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,082 miles
    Test number
    212022370184
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail133,081 miles (+1,409)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,081 miles
    Test number
    527878802555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,672 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,672 miles
    Test number
    938409612134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail131,651 miles (+6,798)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    637221560310
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,853 miles (+3,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    309068416777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass121,378 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,378 miles
    Test number
    341942584888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  12. Fail121,354 miles (+7,616)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,354 miles
    Test number
    322331000790
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  13. Pass113,738 miles (+7,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,738 miles
    Test number
    331855413500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass106,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    746885573762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,158 miles (+9,233)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    809246318728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass96,925 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    578386405147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    148814514170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail93,846 miles (+1,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    206292114159
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,320 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    675923062385
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  20. Fail92,317 miles (+7,935)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    338182562381
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  21. Pass84,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    595217651313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,382 miles (+6,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    289016351346
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass77,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    729395401035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,484 miles (+1,227)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    404444360445
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass76,257 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    214855099210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass75,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    660621667394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,123 miles (+6,843)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    421501467415
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass68,280 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,280 miles
    Test number
    280834656398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,255 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    701669946356
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R201 WJB

Does R201 WJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R201 WJB is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on R201 WJB?
The MOT on R201 WJB is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R201 WJB done?
R201 WJB was recorded at 136,260 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has R201 WJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R201 WJB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R201 WJB 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 R201 WJB find?
R201 WJB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; underbody components rusty.

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