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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T98 JVHMOT history

T98 JVH is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,768 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 JVH was last recorded at 77,768 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,690 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
3,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,768 miles
  • 2025 – 76,766 miles
  • 2024 – 75,676 miles
  • 2023 – 74,907 miles
  • 2022 – 73,651 miles
  • 2021 – 72,902 miles
  • 2020 – 72,004 miles
  • 2019 – 71,166 miles
  • 2018 – 69,396 miles
  • 2017 – 67,979 miles
  • 2015 – 61,423 miles
  • 2014 – 54,776 miles
  • 2013 – 48,558 miles
  • 2012 – 41,872 miles
  • 2011 – 31,874 miles
  • 2010 – 24,676 miles
  • 2009 – 22,711 miles
  • 2008 – 21,460 miles
  • 2007 – 19,053 miles
  • 2006 – 15,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,768 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrision to suspension items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,768 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    907339812910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,690 miles (+924)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,690 miles
    Test number
    630621258564
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill covers corroded but not structural
  3. Pass76,766 miles (+1,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    578215514248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded but not excessive
  4. Pass75,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    998075798989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,675 miles (+768)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,675 miles
    Test number
    723708755736
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass74,907 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    809079461022
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrision to suspension items
  7. Fail74,877 miles (+1,226)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,877 miles
    Test number
    544337872551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrision to suspension items
  8. Pass73,651 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,651 miles
    Test number
    941875721778
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTop surface corrision to suspension parts
  9. Pass72,902 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,902 miles
    Test number
    938198378996
    • AdvisorySuspension items have top surface corrision and brake pipes been undersealed
  10. Fail72,901 miles (+897)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    806596939160
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension items have top surface corrision and brake pipes been undersealed
  11. Pass72,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    162510307120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,004 miles (+838)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    205224152632
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass71,166 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    691173701364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  14. Fail71,166 miles (+1,770)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    237800867331
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  15. Pass69,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    273886543781
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail69,396 miles (+1,417)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    887875955381
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass67,979 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    960956283822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,423 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    628210485181
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail61,417 miles (+15)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    787887075142
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre splits inner side wall
  20. Fail61,402 miles (+6,626)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,402 miles
    Test number
    755753755157
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  21. Pass54,776 miles (+6,218)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    817851464163
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass48,558 miles (+6,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,558 miles
    Test number
    175422453115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass41,872 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    535461852177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,874 miles (+7,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    605012251170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass24,676 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    793315040110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,711 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,711 miles
    Test number
    934388149146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,460 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,460 miles
    Test number
    181638148189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,053 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,053 miles
    Test number
    923701057185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,381 miles
    Test number
    493939556160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 JVH

Does T98 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 JVH is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 JVH?
The MOT on T98 JVH is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 JVH done?
T98 JVH was recorded at 77,768 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,086 miles a year.
Has T98 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 JVH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T98 JVH 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 T98 JVH find?
T98 JVH passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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