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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R779 JBVMOT history

R779 JBV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 126,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

R779 JBV black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,008 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 JBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 JBV was last recorded at 126,008 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 4,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,764 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,244 miles
Average per year
4,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,008 miles
  • 2024 – 121,764 miles
  • 2023 – 118,659 miles
  • 2022 – 113,639 miles
  • 2021 – 108,116 miles
  • 2020 – 102,392 miles
  • 2019 – 96,578 miles
  • 2018 – 89,899 miles
  • 2017 – 81,995 miles
  • 2016 – 78,272 miles
  • 2015 – 69,200 miles
  • 2014 – 68,769 miles
  • 2012 – 67,947 miles
  • 2011 – 67,108 miles
  • 2010 – 63,512 miles
  • 2009 – 57,779 miles
  • 2008 – 53,061 miles
  • 2007 – 46,877 miles
  • 2006 – 36,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering has slight tight spots when turning lock to lock. suspect steering collum u.j joints are seizing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake hoses insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Bolt missing from Front sub-frame (Advise attention soon)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,008 miles (+4,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,008 miles
    Test number
    426119743832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass121,764 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,764 miles
    Test number
    258258819679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,659 miles
    Test number
    871848666680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,659 miles (+5,020)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,659 miles
    Test number
    251129699570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass113,639 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    614546233293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering has slight tight spots when turning lock to lock. suspect steering collum u.j joints are seizing

  6. Fail113,631 miles (+5,515)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    238399624237
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering has slight tight spots when turning lock to lock. suspect steering collum u.j joints are seizing

  7. Pass108,116 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    497372158039
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass102,392 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,392 miles
    Test number
    535505631733
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from Front sub-frame (Advise attention soon)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses insecure
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail102,387 miles (+5,809)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    553088268575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses insecure
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from Front sub-frame (Advise attention soon)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass96,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,578 miles
    Test number
    515730560668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,575 miles (+6,676)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    145213207656
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,899 miles (+7,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,899 miles
    Test number
    494294135517
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass81,995 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    583876651968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    644651480785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,272 miles (+3,695)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    641099120642
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass74,577 miles (+5,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,577 miles
    Test number
    733339865333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    285426715013
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipes rusty

  18. Fail69,200 miles (+431)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    325982715082
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipes rusty

  19. Pass68,769 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    708753564137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre perrished on outer side wall

  20. Fail68,769 miles (+822)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    265623864129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre perrished on outer side wall

  21. Pass67,947 miles (+839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    627004252369
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  22. Pass67,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    237984651371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,108 miles (+3,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    906653251368
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass63,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    202265170292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,512 miles (+5,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    972854470246
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass57,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    364331169228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail57,779 miles (+4,718)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    314340969218
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass53,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    664055878232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,061 miles (+6,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    381914378255
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  30. Pass46,877 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    890591877259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    330787216171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail36,845 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    620845216185
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R779 JBV

Does R779 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 JBV is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R779 JBV?
The MOT on R779 JBV is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R779 JBV done?
R779 JBV was recorded at 126,008 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
Has R779 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 JBV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R779 JBV 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 R779 JBV find?
R779 JBV passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush, and 1 more.

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