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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T298 JVSMOT history

T298 JVS is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,732 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 JVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T298 JVS was last recorded at 156,732 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2013: 116,323 miles, lower than 122,566 miles on 16 May 2012.

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
156,685 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,732 miles
  • 2025 – 155,476 miles
  • 2024 – 154,336 miles
  • 2023 – 153,311 miles
  • 2021 – 151,086 miles
  • 2020 – 147,739 miles
  • 2019 – 145,404 miles
  • 2018 – 139,893 miles
  • 2016 – 127,547 miles
  • 2015 – 121,766 miles
  • 2014 – 119,287 miles
  • 2013 – 116,323 miles
  • 2012 – 122,566 miles
  • 2011 – 105,786 miles
  • 2010 – 97,229 miles
  • 2009 – 88,392 miles
  • 2008 – 80,293 miles
  • 2007 – 70,786 miles
  • 2006 – 61,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,732 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,732 miles (+47)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,732 miles
    Test number
    256833930355
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,685 miles (+1,209)4 dangerous4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,685 miles
    Test number
    365392123567
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail and twisted (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,476 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,476 miles
    Test number
    987050782817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,336 miles (+1,025)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,336 miles
    Test number
    506594402496
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,311 miles (+2,225)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,311 miles
    Test number
    640453171647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    851352914758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,086 miles (+3,347)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    693506169629
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass147,739 miles (+2,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    704094097390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass145,404 miles (+5,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,404 miles
    Test number
    665581900691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,893 miles (+12,346)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,893 miles
    Test number
    162466181283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,547 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,547 miles
    Test number
    633352702586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,766 miles (+2,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,766 miles
    Test number
    257984185100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass119,287 miles (+2,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    129518084132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass116,323 miles (-6,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,323 miles
    Test number
    829658193171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,566 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    299737632464
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass122,566 miles (+16,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    526017432190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass105,786 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    546006631108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail105,780 miles (+8,551)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    668752631116
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass97,229 miles (+8,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,229 miles
    Test number
    241722530121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass88,392 miles (+8,099)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    654116129148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs are worn approx 5-8000m remaining
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  21. Pass80,293 miles (+146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    562084168190
    • NoteFront brake pads approx under half worn.
    • NoteNearside wiper blade smearing.

  22. Fail80,147 miles (+9,361)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    564257358162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx under half worn.
    • NoteNearside wiper blade smearing.

  23. Pass70,786 miles (+9,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    252101457452
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade smearing.

  24. Pass61,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    833321756187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,144 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    202964946112
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T298 JVS

Does T298 JVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T298 JVS is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T298 JVS?
The MOT on T298 JVS is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T298 JVS done?
T298 JVS was recorded at 156,732 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has T298 JVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 JVS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T298 JVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T298 JVS find?
T298 JVS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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