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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R481 VJBMOT history

R481 VJB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2024.

R481 VJB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
66,520 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 VJB
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
3 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 VJB was last recorded at 66,520 miles on 8 Dec 2024, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,459 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,520 miles
  • 2021 – 64,032 miles
  • 2014 – 55,028 miles
  • 2013 – 54,361 miles
  • 2012 – 54,285 miles
  • 2011 – 54,201 miles
  • 2010 – 53,947 miles
  • 2008 – 53,111 miles
  • 2007 – 50,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,520 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,520 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    3816918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,459 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    3777939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,032 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    22860314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,028 miles (+667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    629284224210
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass54,361 miles (+76)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,361 miles
    Test number
    846470393185
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/f

  6. Pass54,285 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    455880992000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,201 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    475548681022
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass53,947 miles (+836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    281320500454
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass53,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    423071068225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,111 miles (+3,102)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    181058348271
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass50,009 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    324120807230
    • NoteFront has had been welding due crash damaged

Questions about R481 VJB

Does R481 VJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 VJB expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 VJB?
The MOT on R481 VJB expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 VJB done?
R481 VJB was recorded at 66,520 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2024, an average of 949 miles a year.
Has R481 VJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 VJB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R481 VJB 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 VJB find?
R481 VJB passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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