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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R282 JDLMOT history

R282 JDL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

R282 JDL blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
63,975 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R282 JDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R282 JDL was last recorded at 63,975 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 1,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,008 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,967 miles
Average per year
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,975 miles
  • 2024 – 62,008 miles
  • 2023 – 58,517 miles
  • 2022 – 56,970 miles
  • 2021 – 55,523 miles
  • 2020 – 55,150 miles
  • 2019 – 54,807 miles
  • 2018 – 54,204 miles
  • 2017 – 50,945 miles
  • 2016 – 50,771 miles
  • 2015 – 50,511 miles
  • 2014 – 50,068 miles
  • 2013 – 49,091 miles
  • 2012 – 48,842 miles
  • 2011 – 48,267 miles
  • 2010 – 47,263 miles
  • 2009 – 45,918 miles
  • 2008 – 43,797 miles
  • 2007 – 40,117 miles
  • 2006 – 36,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fuel tank straps rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension components rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel tank strap rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,975 miles (+1,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    431621155914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass62,008 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    203530314184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,517 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    297105380067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,970 miles (+1,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    715449536819
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to split and perish
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on underside

  5. Pass55,523 miles (+373)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    256720553104
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension comonents corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion nearside rear sill.
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion offside front sill.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass55,150 miles (+343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    439988505801
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering some components

  7. Pass54,807 miles (+603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    856215950700
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outers corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering some components from checking

  8. Pass54,204 miles (+3,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    197775659543
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty

  9. Pass50,945 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    711630933210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  10. Fail50,944 miles (+173)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    965617205399
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  11. Pass50,771 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,771 miles
    Test number
    288233211211
    • AdvisorySlight bind front brakes (vehicle been stood?)

  12. Pass50,511 miles (+443)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    618675595121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust weak

  13. Pass50,068 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,068 miles
    Test number
    475622304274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust weak

  14. Fail50,060 miles (+969)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    947470904228
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust weak
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/f brake

  15. Pass49,091 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,091 miles
    Test number
    626860513041
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass48,842 miles (+575)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    259176912013
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteTyres perrished and rear low

  17. Pass48,267 miles (+1,004)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    455786621035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres low and perrished

  18. Pass47,263 miles (+1,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    151484610020
    • Note0/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass45,918 miles (+2,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    302181029042
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low

  20. Pass43,797 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,797 miles
    Test number
    801003828071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,117 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,117 miles
    Test number
    962045477080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,712 miles
    Test number
    992805666054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R282 JDL

Does R282 JDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R282 JDL expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R282 JDL?
The MOT on R282 JDL expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R282 JDL done?
R282 JDL was recorded at 63,975 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 1,396 miles a year.
Has R282 JDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R282 JDL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R282 JDL 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 R282 JDL find?
R282 JDL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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