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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T344 JVSMOT history

T344 JVS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
118,349 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T344 JVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T344 JVS was last recorded at 118,349 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,407 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,942 miles
Average per year
3,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,349 miles
  • 2025 – 115,407 miles
  • 2024 – 112,799 miles
  • 2023 – 111,993 miles
  • 2022 – 110,598 miles
  • 2021 – 109,837 miles
  • 2020 – 109,403 miles
  • 2019 – 109,146 miles
  • 2018 – 107,888 miles
  • 2017 – 106,279 miles
  • 2016 – 102,050 miles
  • 2015 – 95,260 miles
  • 2014 – 87,378 miles
  • 2013 – 84,015 miles
  • 2012 – 78,166 miles
  • 2011 – 72,664 miles
  • 2010 – 67,734 miles
  • 2009 – 62,804 miles
  • 2008 – 56,193 miles
  • 2007 – 47,396 miles
  • 2006 – 39,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,349 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.

  • Engine covers and or under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,349 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,349 miles
    Test number
    705817635042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,407 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    455061844294
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass112,799 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,799 miles
    Test number
    427437855225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,993 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,993 miles
    Test number
    589548780220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,598 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,598 miles
    Test number
    826933382758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,837 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    583829509182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,745 miles (+342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    666014784017
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (marked in chalk) within 30cm of mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hub knuckle suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted

  8. Pass109,403 miles (+257)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    743384598735
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle broken but does not affect opening or closing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light has bulb inoperative (less then 25% not working)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes corroded

  9. Pass109,146 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    311560347387
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted

  10. Fail109,146 miles (+1,258)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    135148487603
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted

  11. Pass107,888 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    792683519532
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail107,887 miles (+1,608)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    458135723981
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass106,279 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    861293900310
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Fail106,279 miles (+4,229)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    588932843572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass102,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    183271404734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail102,050 miles (+6,790)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    333851055054
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres appear under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass95,260 miles (+7,882)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    346835045051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass87,378 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,378 miles
    Test number
    317312654008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,377 miles (+3,362)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,377 miles
    Test number
    369860454070
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass84,015 miles (+5,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    866875283074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass78,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    166851982468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,166 miles (+5,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    757981282054
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass72,664 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    809884201185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    441240090046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,734 miles (+4,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    801630590042
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass62,804 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    370607909100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,193 miles (+8,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    854418498081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass47,396 miles (+7,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    482766107137
    • 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)

  29. Fail39,908 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    211508506455
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

  30. Pass39,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    261678006181
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T344 JVS

Does T344 JVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T344 JVS is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T344 JVS?
The MOT on T344 JVS is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T344 JVS done?
T344 JVS was recorded at 118,349 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,917 miles a year.
Has T344 JVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T344 JVS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T344 JVS 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 T344 JVS find?
T344 JVS passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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