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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S26 JLEMOT history

S26 JLE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

S26 JLE red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,203 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 JLE was last recorded at 87,203 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 1,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,876 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,327 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,203 miles
  • 2025 – 85,876 miles
  • 2024 – 85,329 miles
  • 2023 – 84,512 miles
  • 2022 – 84,345 miles
  • 2021 – 83,076 miles
  • 2020 – 82,334 miles
  • 2019 – 81,608 miles
  • 2018 – 80,240 miles
  • 2017 – 77,693 miles
  • 2016 – 76,514 miles
  • 2014 – 73,449 miles
  • 2013 – 69,001 miles
  • 2012 – 67,328 miles
  • 2011 – 64,807 miles
  • 2010 – 63,312 miles
  • 2009 – 56,889 miles
  • 2008 – 51,331 miles
  • 2007 – 46,821 miles
  • 2006 – 41,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,203 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,203 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    951858644657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,876 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    405527088120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,329 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    457534993746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,512 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,512 miles
    Test number
    437463279603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,345 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    770071471983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,076 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    445499931925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,334 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    505700340970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,608 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    686255270555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
  9. Pass80,240 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    635057322056
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  10. Pass77,693 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    822484790709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,514 miles (+3,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    584029323772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered with underseal
    • AdvisorySlight play on u/j joint on steering shaft
  12. Pass73,449 miles (+4,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,449 miles
    Test number
    568243104331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass69,001 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    965156073260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,328 miles (+58)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    288231072265
    • NoteALL PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TO CALIPERS CORRODED
  15. Fail67,270 miles (+2,463)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    637359962213
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteALL PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TO CALIPERS CORRODED
  16. Pass64,807 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    357486281288
    • NoteAll brake pipes black wax oiled
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s rear indicator pale amber
  17. Fail64,806 miles (+1,494)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,806 miles
    Test number
    746055081235
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes black wax oiled
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s rear indicator pale amber
  18. Pass63,312 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    521376880149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    310219819082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,889 miles (+5,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    343356519092
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass51,331 miles (+4,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    201543228061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass46,821 miles (+5,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,821 miles
    Test number
    241016127064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail41,736 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,736 miles
    Test number
    690754636046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  24. Pass41,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,736 miles
    Test number
    752484036010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 JLE

Does S26 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 JLE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 JLE?
The MOT on S26 JLE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 JLE done?
S26 JLE was recorded at 87,203 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has S26 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 JLE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on S26 JLE 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 S26 JLE find?
S26 JLE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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