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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R211 JPLMOT history

R211 JPL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

R211 JPL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
145,220 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 JPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 JPL was last recorded at 145,220 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 5,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,073 miles · 3 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,147 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,220 miles
  • 2022 – 140,073 miles
  • 2020 – 136,369 miles
  • 2019 – 135,074 miles
  • 2018 – 133,761 miles
  • 2017 – 126,929 miles
  • 2016 – 124,386 miles
  • 2015 – 121,654 miles
  • 2014 – 120,734 miles
  • 2013 – 118,109 miles
  • 2012 – 112,102 miles
  • 2011 – 105,193 miles
  • 2010 – 100,509 miles
  • 2009 – 95,452 miles
  • 2008 – 88,300 miles
  • 2007 – 84,285 miles
  • 2006 – 84,262 miles
  • 2005 – 74,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,220 miles
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,220 miles (+5,147)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,220 miles
    Test number
    754684638234
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,073 miles (+3,704)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,073 miles
    Test number
    569725473367
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,369 miles (+1,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,369 miles
    Test number
    974850418510
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  4. Pass135,074 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,074 miles
    Test number
    683342751320
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer and inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryO/S/F inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components corroded

  5. Fail135,074 miles (+1,313)1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,074 miles
    Test number
    207823977768
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer and inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryO/S/F inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass133,761 miles (+15)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,761 miles
    Test number
    226306092611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x3 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills. suspect excessive corrosion further under corroded sill covers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

  7. Fail133,746 miles (+6,817)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    835423121212
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x3 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills. suspect excessive corrosion further under corroded sill covers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

  8. Pass126,929 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,929 miles
    Test number
    217051941288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s mirrors damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail126,929 miles (+2,543)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,929 miles
    Test number
    783649952184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s mirrors damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass124,386 miles (+2,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    764462054950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass121,654 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,654 miles
    Test number
    875305151704
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail121,632 miles (+898)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    157340847043
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass120,734 miles (+2,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,734 miles
    Test number
    469042264225
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass118,109 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    965877863272
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail118,095 miles (+5,993)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,095 miles
    Test number
    938823363272
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail112,102 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    707986222221
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass112,102 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    957696922276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail111,847 miles (+6,654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,847 miles
    Test number
    767042312282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass105,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,193 miles
    Test number
    417024091190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,193 miles (+4,684)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,193 miles
    Test number
    468124891115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass100,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    513710580264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail100,508 miles (+5,056)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    244040480240
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass95,452 miles (+7,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,452 miles
    Test number
    651878089297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass88,300 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    941655978220
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass84,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    370799287206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,285 miles (+23)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    830408087248
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass84,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    354835316262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    160150816206
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass74,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    130990415280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail74,621 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    483187305232
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R211 JPL

Does R211 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 JPL expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 JPL?
The MOT on R211 JPL expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 JPL done?
R211 JPL was recorded at 145,220 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has R211 JPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 JPL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on R211 JPL 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 R211 JPL find?
R211 JPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 8 advisories: auxiliary belt perished; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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