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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

V40 MJWMOT history

V40 MJW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

V40 MJW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,201 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MJW was last recorded at 93,201 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,849 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,352 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,201 miles
  • 2024 – 91,849 miles
  • 2023 – 90,761 miles
  • 2022 – 89,907 miles
  • 2021 – 89,044 miles
  • 2020 – 88,121 miles
  • 2019 – 86,367 miles
  • 2018 – 85,306 miles
  • 2017 – 84,625 miles
  • 2016 – 84,013 miles
  • 2015 – 82,826 miles
  • 2014 – 76,242 miles
  • 2013 – 66,566 miles
  • 2012 – 65,636 miles
  • 2011 – 63,775 miles
  • 2010 – 62,309 miles
  • 2009 – 60,595 miles
  • 2008 – 55,074 miles
  • 2007 – 48,077 miles
  • 2006 – 40,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,201 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.

  • Rear differential mounting bush deteriorated.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,201 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,201 miles
    Test number
    865154729621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,849 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,849 miles
    Test number
    923809783667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,761 miles (+854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    209290254645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,907 miles (+863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    332733052347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounting bush deteriorated.

  5. Pass89,044 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    809135520836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mounting bush deteriorated.

  6. Fail89,042 miles (+921)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    847161307469
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mounting bush deteriorated.

  7. Pass88,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,121 miles
    Test number
    805832008181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,121 miles (+1,754)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,121 miles
    Test number
    261195958785
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass86,367 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    952791596656
    • 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))

  10. Pass85,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    537945305357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail85,306 miles (+681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    510735667280
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass84,625 miles (+612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,625 miles
    Test number
    895442820093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass84,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    736902909898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,013 miles (+1,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    302508047245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  15. Pass82,826 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,826 miles
    Test number
    367721615170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    219792364117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,242 miles (+9,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    266752764144
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass66,566 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    697933843154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,636 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    785707632146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,775 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    275277331427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,309 miles (+1,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,309 miles
    Test number
    382473130131
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inside edge

  22. Pass60,595 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    242197429455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,074 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    221006638190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,077 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    493751347126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,220 miles
    Test number
    183626036168
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 MJW

Does V40 MJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MJW is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 MJW?
The MOT on V40 MJW is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MJW done?
V40 MJW was recorded at 93,201 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has V40 MJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MJW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V40 MJW 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 V40 MJW find?
V40 MJW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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