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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T201 JSLMOT history

T201 JSL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,480 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 JSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 JSL was last recorded at 86,480 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2016: 36,818 miles, lower than 60,088 miles on 24 Apr 2015.

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
86,478 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,480 miles
  • 2025 – 80,024 miles
  • 2024 – 76,730 miles
  • 2023 – 74,000 miles
  • 2021 – 72,409 miles
  • 2020 – 71,315 miles
  • 2019 – 69,731 miles
  • 2018 – 67,733 miles
  • 2017 – 65,874 miles
  • 2016 – 63,826 miles
  • 2015 – 60,088 miles
  • 2014 – 58,277 miles
  • 2013 – 55,649 miles
  • 2012 – 53,684 miles
  • 2011 – 52,221 miles
  • 2010 – 51,916 miles
  • 2009 – 50,134 miles
  • 2008 – 43,768 miles
  • 2007 – 36,783 miles
  • 2006 – 28,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,480 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,480 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    588801318495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,478 miles (+6,454)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    893411423818
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,024 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    509665956162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail80,014 miles (+3,284)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    593545734773
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,730 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,730 miles
    Test number
    423361894613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,729 miles (+2,729)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    690685140139
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,000 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,000 miles
    Test number
    498659643107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,980 miles (+1,571)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,980 miles
    Test number
    577149990526
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass72,409 miles (+1,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    229250329037
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil seap from engine.

  10. Pass71,315 miles (+1,584)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    177036664451
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil seap.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,731 miles (+1,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,731 miles
    Test number
    180572665765
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox have oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17) ( worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17) ( worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,733 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    288100047828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,874 miles (+2,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    914303257033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some testable items.

  14. Pass63,826 miles (+27,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    535056691415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail36,818 miles (-23,270)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    301165377319
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,088 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    126844115158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail60,080 miles (+1,803)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    946383615151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,277 miles (+2,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    307475114190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass55,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    587512913173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail55,649 miles (+1,965)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    456658703129
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass53,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,684 miles
    Test number
    427244712115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail53,684 miles (+1,463)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,684 miles
    Test number
    798780912173
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass52,221 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    146401411187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,916 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    392104900240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,134 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,134 miles
    Test number
    831062989141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    321677908274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,768 miles (+6,985)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    973409898173
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  28. Pass36,783 miles (+7,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    551470607232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass28,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    231911506219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,939 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    531695496136
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T201 JSL

Does T201 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 JSL is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T201 JSL?
The MOT on T201 JSL is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T201 JSL done?
T201 JSL was recorded at 86,480 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
Has T201 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 JSL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T201 JSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T201 JSL find?
T201 JSL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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