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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T40 JVCMOT history

T40 JVC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,503 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 JVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 JVC was last recorded at 78,503 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2021: 73,116 miles, lower than 73,133 miles on 27 Jul 2021.

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
78,503 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,503 miles
  • 2025 – 77,977 miles
  • 2024 – 76,242 miles
  • 2023 – 75,034 miles
  • 2022 – 73,824 miles
  • 2021 – 73,116 miles
  • 2020 – 73,108 miles
  • 2019 – 71,595 miles
  • 2018 – 71,060 miles
  • 2017 – 70,451 miles
  • 2016 – 68,757 miles
  • 2015 – 67,741 miles
  • 2014 – 62,396 miles
  • 2013 – 57,145 miles
  • 2012 – 51,965 miles
  • 2011 – 51,103 miles
  • 2010 – 47,022 miles
  • 2009 – 41,771 miles
  • 2008 – 41,262 miles
  • 2007 – 38,329 miles
  • 2006 – 35,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,503 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    597144665506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,503 miles (+526)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    372811330477
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,977 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    191417401080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,242 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    911886915574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,034 miles (+1,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,034 miles
    Test number
    506313131122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,824 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    985349027470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,116 miles (-17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    881191175061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,133 miles (+25)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    967229121555
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass73,108 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    182961576030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,595 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    358162242692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,060 miles (+609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    574667398175
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass70,451 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    609466447952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,757 miles (+1,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    876240488883
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass67,741 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,741 miles
    Test number
    656733815011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail67,741 miles (+5,345)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,741 miles
    Test number
    797893915042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass62,396 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    518564814080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,145 miles (+5,180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    879508213041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front side light damaged

  18. Pass51,965 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    928459362039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,950 miles (+847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    165795352070
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass51,103 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    235446211439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,022 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,022 miles
    Test number
    483161260142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,771 miles (+509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    941343279145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,262 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,262 miles
    Test number
    480323448479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,329 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    374399237333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    652721416361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,079 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    803980406385
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T40 JVC

Does T40 JVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 JVC is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 JVC?
The MOT on T40 JVC is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 JVC done?
T40 JVC was recorded at 78,503 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,200 miles a year.
Has T40 JVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 JVC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 JVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 JVC find?
T40 JVC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished.

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