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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S28 JRAMOT history

S28 JRA is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S28 JRA black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,323 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 JRA
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 JRA was last recorded at 85,323 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2011: 52,047 miles, lower than 59,075 miles on 22 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,228 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,095 miles
Average per year
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,323 miles
  • 2025 – 84,228 miles
  • 2024 – 84,016 miles
  • 2023 – 83,384 miles
  • 2022 – 82,521 miles
  • 2021 – 81,718 miles
  • 2019 – 80,983 miles
  • 2018 – 78,243 miles
  • 2017 – 76,399 miles
  • 2016 – 74,297 miles
  • 2015 – 71,940 miles
  • 2014 – 69,586 miles
  • 2013 – 67,613 miles
  • 2012 – 64,830 miles
  • 2011 – 52,047 miles
  • 2010 – 59,075 miles
  • 2009 – 55,825 miles
  • 2008 – 52,291 miles
  • 2007 – 48,586 miles
  • 2006 – 44,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S/R outer sill very rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,323 miles (+1,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    838535903879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R outer sill very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,228 miles (+212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    275984291049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,016 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    746788420064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,384 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    668193447381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    634490681302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,521 miles (+803)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    951926073426
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass81,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    142721865217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,715 miles (+732)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    916979940583
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass80,983 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    778621146637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,271 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,271 miles
    Test number
    109149203762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,243 miles
    Test number
    175550337185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,243 miles (+1,844)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,243 miles
    Test number
    494542168416
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass76,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    275979641332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,396 miles (+2,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,396 miles
    Test number
    457702445819
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass74,297 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,297 miles
    Test number
    720566240321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,940 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    337166395179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,586 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    955923904248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,613 miles (+2,783)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    107003903294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated.

  19. Pass64,830 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    717428402221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail64,824 miles (+12,777)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    316752302465
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass52,047 miles (-7,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    335071701285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,075 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    533083500229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,072 miles (+3,247)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,072 miles
    Test number
    362862000201
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass55,825 miles (+3,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    202766499443
    • NoteSlight movement o/s/front steering rack

  25. Pass52,291 miles (+3,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    260284208213
    • 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)

  26. Pass48,586 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    133134507247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    710555406234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 JRA

Does S28 JRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 JRA is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 JRA?
The MOT on S28 JRA is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 JRA done?
S28 JRA was recorded at 85,323 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,071 miles a year.
Has S28 JRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 JRA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S28 JRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 JRA find?
S28 JRA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; o/s/r outer sill very rusty, and 2 more.

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