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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V696 JCEMOT history

V696 JCE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 85,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

V696 JCE blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,170 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 JCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 JCE was last recorded at 85,170 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,113 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,170 miles
  • 2025 – 83,113 miles
  • 2024 – 81,120 miles
  • 2023 – 78,547 miles
  • 2022 – 76,127 miles
  • 2021 – 72,587 miles
  • 2020 – 71,671 miles
  • 2019 – 71,268 miles
  • 2018 – 70,914 miles
  • 2017 – 70,418 miles
  • 2016 – 70,110 miles
  • 2015 – 69,662 miles
  • 2014 – 68,591 miles
  • 2013 – 67,962 miles
  • 2012 – 65,132 miles
  • 2011 – 51,789 miles
  • 2010 – 45,310 miles
  • 2009 – 43,236 miles
  • 2008 – 40,271 miles
  • 2006 – 37,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,170 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coli springs slightly corroded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,170 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    580290283911
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coli springs slightly corroded.

  2. Pass83,113 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,113 miles
    Test number
    468004991456
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  3. Fail83,047 miles (+1,927)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    818777323532
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass81,120 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    999099045488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass78,547 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    361067808485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,127 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    772832134757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail76,116 miles (+3,529)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,116 miles
    Test number
    914966795329
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass72,587 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    770150235761
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end bothsides corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail72,558 miles (+887)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    817479643827
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end bothsides corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    856517844561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside no.plate lamp lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth steering track rod ends corroded

  11. Fail71,671 miles (+403)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    422265781195
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective both (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component fractured drivebelt (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside no.plate lamp lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth steering track rod ends corroded

  12. Pass71,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    807400495348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion

  13. Fail71,268 miles (+354)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    256200736489
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  14. Pass70,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    584974289141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail70,914 miles (+496)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    816761780178
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,418 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,418 miles
    Test number
    418824774812
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail70,417 miles (+307)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,417 miles
    Test number
    297152539517
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe excessively damaged and badly corroded (7.2.2)
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not shutting (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass70,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    156868840549
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes on the nearside - next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail70,110 miles (+448)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    349046248516
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes on the nearside - next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass69,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    475534715009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,662 miles (+1,071)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    585083615056
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass68,591 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    299104024014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail68,573 miles (+611)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    795351924001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass67,962 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,962 miles
    Test number
    827733703002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass65,132 miles (+13,343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    749227712014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,789 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    979524901031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    583115120000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,310 miles (+2,074)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    154728810419
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass43,236 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    690183319051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,271 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,271 miles
    Test number
    834575028088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,004 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    191563816349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail36,977 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    624290016390
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about V696 JCE

Does V696 JCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V696 JCE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V696 JCE?
The MOT on V696 JCE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V696 JCE done?
V696 JCE was recorded at 85,170 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
Has V696 JCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 JCE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V696 JCE 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 V696 JCE find?
V696 JCE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: both front suspension coli springs slightly corroded..

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