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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V701 JCEMOT history

V701 JCE is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

V701 JCE green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,875 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 JCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 JCE was last recorded at 71,875 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2006: 41,056 miles, lower than 41,324 miles on 9 Jan 2006.

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
71,025 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
1,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,875 miles
  • 2025 – 71,025 miles
  • 2024 – 69,689 miles
  • 2023 – 68,625 miles
  • 2022 – 66,917 miles
  • 2021 – 65,437 miles
  • 2018 – 65,402 miles
  • 2017 – 65,082 miles
  • 2016 – 64,181 miles
  • 2015 – 62,878 miles
  • 2014 – 61,710 miles
  • 2013 – 61,340 miles
  • 2012 – 61,096 miles
  • 2011 – 60,300 miles
  • 2010 – 59,001 miles
  • 2009 – 56,195 miles
  • 2008 – 53,054 miles
  • 2007 – 51,001 miles
  • 2006 – 41,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,875 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,875 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    324469449407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,025 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    358013115342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,689 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    172854479133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,625 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,625 miles
    Test number
    823880478019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,917 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    564327924150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,437 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    760805192163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,402 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    831410439560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,397 miles (+315)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    810896589217
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass65,082 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    116400430160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    811037432805
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail64,171 miles (+1,293)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    796990265223
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass62,878 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    227915105084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,710 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    106064714425
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

  14. Fail61,705 miles (+365)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    407333414061
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

  15. Pass61,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    416437503083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,340 miles (+244)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    727113903001
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass61,096 miles (+796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,096 miles
    Test number
    957709702046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass60,300 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    408520811036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,001 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    213092810008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,195 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,195 miles
    Test number
    860284119076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,054 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    192384708426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,001 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    264054007031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,056 miles (-268)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    763686716013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,324 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,324 miles
    Test number
    353479506079
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about V701 JCE

Does V701 JCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V701 JCE is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V701 JCE?
The MOT on V701 JCE is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V701 JCE done?
V701 JCE was recorded at 71,875 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,492 miles a year.
Has V701 JCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 JCE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on V701 JCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V701 JCE find?
V701 JCE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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