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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R481 JPLMOT history

R481 JPL is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

R481 JPL red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,544 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 JPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 JPL was last recorded at 96,544 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,116 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,428 miles
Average per year
3,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,544 miles
  • 2024 – 91,116 miles
  • 2023 – 90,868 miles
  • 2022 – 90,046 miles
  • 2021 – 87,690 miles
  • 2020 – 86,505 miles
  • 2019 – 85,539 miles
  • 2018 – 84,431 miles
  • 2017 – 83,898 miles
  • 2016 – 82,550 miles
  • 2015 – 79,100 miles
  • 2014 – 75,458 miles
  • 2013 – 73,562 miles
  • 2012 – 71,946 miles
  • 2011 – 70,280 miles
  • 2010 – 62,593 miles
  • 2009 – 55,019 miles
  • 2007 – 43,052 miles
  • 2006 – 35,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,544 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,544 miles (+5,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    347277890300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass91,116 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    304198139569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,868 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    480744475830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,046 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    143982265109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,690 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    124624195785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,505 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    855281788893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    556123854852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,539 miles (+1,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    629725581946
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass84,431 miles (+533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    189262031354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass83,898 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,898 miles
    Test number
    426254152797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,550 miles (+3,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,550 miles
    Test number
    782190429776
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass79,100 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    368789085024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,458 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    715292194053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,562 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,562 miles
    Test number
    326559193009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,946 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    609951602156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,280 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,280 miles
    Test number
    337593201104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,593 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    350262800145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,019 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,019 miles
    Test number
    522528009137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,920 miles (+11,868)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    351984409144
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,052 miles (+7,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    451710717348
    • NoteFront brake pads reaching minimum limit n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass35,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,382 miles
    Test number
    122012096210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 JPL

Does R481 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 JPL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R481 JPL?
The MOT on R481 JPL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 JPL done?
R481 JPL was recorded at 96,544 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,214 miles a year.
Has R481 JPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 JPL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on R481 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 R481 JPL find?
R481 JPL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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